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Doleman Family History

Doleman Surname Meaning

English (Derbyshire Staffordshire and Leicestershire): variant of Dollman itself a variant of Dolman.

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


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Where is the Doleman family from?

You can see how Doleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doleman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doleman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Doleman families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Doleman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Doleman families in 1911.
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What did your Doleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Doleman. 72% of Doleman men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labourer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Doleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doleman 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Doleman. 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 774 military records available for the last name Doleman. For the veterans among your Doleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doleman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Doleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Doleman in 1949 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doleman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doleman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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