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Dolge Family History

Dolge Surname Meaning

German: topographic name of Slavic origin ultimately derived from Old Slavic dlъgъ ‘long’. Compare Dolch

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


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Where is the Dolge family from?

You can see how Dolge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Dolge families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dolge families in 1911.
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What did your Dolge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dolge. 32% of Dolge men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Dolge women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dolge were Manager and Housework.

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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
    32%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dolge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolge 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 520 immigration records available for the last name Dolge. 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 223 military records available for the last name Dolge. For the veterans among your Dolge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolge lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dolge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dolge in 1962 was 86, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolge 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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