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Dolfman Family History

Dolfman 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: Dolman, Dorfman, Dollman, Doleman, Wolfman, Coleman, Dorman, Polman

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Where is the Dolfman family from?

You can see how Dolfman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolfman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dolfman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dolfman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dolfman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolfman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dolfman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Dolfman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolfman 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Dolfman. 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 31 military records available for the last name Dolfman. For the veterans among your Dolfman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolfman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Dolfman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dolfman in 1974 was 81, and 89 in 1998.

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