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Dolliver Family History

Dolliver Name Meaning

English: variant of Tolliver .

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


Similar surnames: Tolliver, Colliver, Woliver, Hollier, Toliver, Welliver, Collver

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Where is the Dolliver family from?

You can see how Dolliver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolliver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dolliver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 39 Dolliver families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolliver's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Dolliver families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolliver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dolliver ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dolliver. 42% of Dolliver men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    42%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Working Farm
    17%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dolliver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolliver 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Dolliver. 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 874 military records available for the last name Dolliver. For the veterans among your Dolliver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolliver lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dolliver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dolliver in 1944 was 35, and 59 in 2004.

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