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Dols Family History

Dols Surname Meaning

Dutch: genitivized form of Dol a nickname from the adjective dol ‘wild fierce rash foolish’ or a topographic name from dol ‘swampy land’.

Compare Dolman. The surname Dols is also found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Dols family from?

You can see how Dols families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dols family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dols families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Dols families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dols's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dols families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dols 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 Dols ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dols. 29% of Dols men worked as a Carpenter and 30% of Dols women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dols were Cashier and Teacher.

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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

  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Cashier
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dols. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dols 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Dols. 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 413 military records available for the last name Dols. For the veterans among your Dols ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dols lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dols life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dols in 1963 was 79, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dols 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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