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Dolfi Family History

Dolfi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of a shortened form of an ancient Germanic personal name ending with -dolfo.

For example, Adolfo, Gandolfo, and Rodolfo.

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


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Where is the Dolfi family from?

You can see how Dolfi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolfi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dolfi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Dolfi families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolfi's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dolfi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolfi 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 Dolfi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dolfi. 40% of Dolfi men worked as a Miner and 55% of Dolfi women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dolfi were Proprietor and Cutter.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Skilled Labor
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    55%
  • Assorter
    28%
  • Cutter
    19%

What Dolfi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 775 census records available for the last name Dolfi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolfi 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 593 immigration records available for the last name Dolfi. 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 237 military records available for the last name Dolfi. For the veterans among your Dolfi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolfi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dolfi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dolfi in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolfi 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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