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Dolstra Family History

Dolstra 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: Dolata, Hofstra, Dykstra, Poelstra, Zylstra, Colston, Dollar, Rolston

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Where is the Dolstra family from?

You can see how Dolstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dolstra family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolstra's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Dolstra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolstra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dolstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Paid Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dolstra. 100% of Dolstra women worked as a Paid Domestic Servant. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Paid Domestic Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Dolstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolstra 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Dolstra. 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 83 military records available for the last name Dolstra. For the veterans among your Dolstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolstra lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Dolstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dolstra in 1970 was 79, and 84 in 2000.

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