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Dolese Family History

Dolese Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Dolesi: probably a habitational name for someone from a place called Dolo.

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


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Where is the Dolese family from?

You can see how Dolese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dolese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Dolese families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolese's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dolese families in 1911.
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What did your Dolese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dolese. 43% of Dolese men worked as a Clerk and 45% of Dolese women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dolese were Truck Driver and Saleslady.

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Mechanic
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    45%
  • School Teacher
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%

What Dolese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 858 census records available for the last name Dolese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolese 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Dolese. 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 351 military records available for the last name Dolese. For the veterans among your Dolese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolese lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dolese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dolese in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolese 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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