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Dolence Family History

Dolence Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovenian Dolenc or its variant Dolenec.

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


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Where is the Dolence family from?

You can see how Dolence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolence family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dolence families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Dolence families living in Alberta. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dolence's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Dolence families in 1911.
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What did your Dolence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dolence. 36% of Dolence men worked as a Miner and 39% of Dolence women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dolence were Clerk and Inspectrix.

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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

  • Miner
    36%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    39%
  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • House Work
    16%
  • Inspectrix
    16%

What Dolence family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 654 census records available for the last name Dolence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolence 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Dolence. 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 275 military records available for the last name Dolence. For the veterans among your Dolence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolence lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dolence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dolence in 1956 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolence 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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