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Dolata Family History

Dolata Surname Meaning

Polish: possibly from a derivative of dolatać ‘to reach one's destination to arrive’ presumably applied as a nickname

or alternatively as a topographic name from the dialect word dolaty ‘valley flat country’.

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


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Where is the Dolata family from?

You can see how Dolata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Dolata families living in Wisconsin. This was about 27% of all the recorded Dolata's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dolata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dolata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dolata. 44% of Dolata men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Dolata women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dolata were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Craneman
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Packer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dolata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolata 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Dolata. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 443 military records available for the last name Dolata. For the veterans among your Dolata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolata lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dolata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dolata in 1963 was 72, and 74 in 2004.

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