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Doleysh Family History

Doleysh Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Doles, Dobesh, Dolese, Dolney, Toles, Dole, Dolch, Dolen, Coley

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Doleysh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doleysh 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Doleysh. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Doleysh. For the veterans among your Doleysh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doleysh lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Doleysh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Doleysh in 1969 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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