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Dolinger Family History

Dolinger Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Dollinger.

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


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Where is the Dolinger family from?

You can see how Dolinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dolinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Dolinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dolinger's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Dolinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolinger 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 Dolinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dolinger. 39% of Dolinger men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Dolinger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dolinger were Tailor and House Work.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Tailor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • House Work
    13%

What Dolinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dolinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolinger 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Dolinger. 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 339 military records available for the last name Dolinger. For the veterans among your Dolinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolinger lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Dolinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dolinger in 1946 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolinger 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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