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Dolbow Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of the common Swedish topographic name Dalbo ‘valley farm’. Compare Dalby .

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


Similar surnames: Low, Dobos, Solow, Dollar, Dubow, Dalton, Dolak, Debow, Dobbie

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Where is the Dolbow family from?

You can see how Dolbow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolbow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dolbow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Dolbow families living in New Jersey. This was about 74% of all the recorded Dolbow's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dolbow families in 1840.
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What did your Dolbow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dolbow. 40% of Dolbow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dolbow women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dolbow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolbow 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Dolbow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 517 military records available for the last name Dolbow. For the veterans among your Dolbow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolbow lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dolbow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Dolbow in 1961 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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