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Dolski Family History

Dolski 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: Wolski, Dulski, Molski, Polski, Koski, Dolak, Poleski, Podolski

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Where is the Dolski family from?

You can see how Dolski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Dolski families living in Minnesota. This was about 73% of all the recorded Dolski's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Dolski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dolski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dolski. 30% of Dolski men worked as a Farming and 100% of Dolski women worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farming
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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What Dolski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Dolski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolski 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Dolski. 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 109 military records available for the last name Dolski. For the veterans among your Dolski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dolski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dolski in 1963 was 81, and 92 in 2003.

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