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Dolyak Family History

Dolyak 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: Dolak, Polyak, Dollar, Holyoak, Dolman, Polak, Kolak, Dulak, Solak

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Where is the Dolyak family from?

You can see how Dolyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolyak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dolyak families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dolyak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dolyak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolyak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dolyak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dolyak. 25% of Dolyak men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Dolyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolyak 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Dolyak. 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 181 military records available for the last name Dolyak. For the veterans among your Dolyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolyak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dolyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dolyak in 1964 was 66, and 89 in 2003.

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