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Dol Family History

Dol 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: Don, Sol, Doll, Dole, Pol, Doe, Doi, Dow, Dul, Mol

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Where is the Dol family from?

You can see how Dol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dol family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Dol family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Dol's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Dol families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dol ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dol. 100% of Dol women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dol 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 810 immigration records available for the last name Dol. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Dol. For the veterans among your Dol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dol lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dol in 1966 was 88, and 91 in 2004.

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