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Dohlke Family History

Dohlke Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dahlke, Gohlke, Bohlke, Dole, Doyle, Bohle, Oelke, Doble, Dohse

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Where is the Dohlke family from?

You can see how Dohlke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohlke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dohlke family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohlke's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Dohlke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohlke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dohlke ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dohlke ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Dohlke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohlke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Dohlke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Dohlke. For the veterans among your Dohlke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohlke lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1981, in the United States, Dohlke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dohlke in 1972 was 82, and 70 in 1981.

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