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Dollens Name Meaning

Altered form of English Dollins .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dollins, Boelens, Dillen, Dolen, Willens, Doles, Callens, Collins

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Where is the Dollens family from?

You can see how Dollens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dollens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dollens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dollens families living in Berkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dollens's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Dollens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dollens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dollens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dollens. 33% of Dollens men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dollens women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dollens were Salesman and Nurse. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dollens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dollens 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Dollens. 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 224 military records available for the last name Dollens. For the veterans among your Dollens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dollens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dollens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dollens in 1963 was 48, and 70 in 2004.

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