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Dolfe Family History

Dolfe 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: Dole, Dolfi, Dolle, Dolce, Wolfe, Rolfe, Wolf, Dore, Mole, Dale

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Where is the Dolfe family from?

You can see how Dolfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolfe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolfe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dolfe families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolfe's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dolfe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolfe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dolfe ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dolfe ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Dolfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolfe 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Dolfe. 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 35 military records available for the last name Dolfe. For the veterans among your Dolfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolfe lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1991, in the United States, Dolfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dolfe in 1957 was 73, and 79 in 1991.

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