Dolby Family History

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Dolby Name Meaning

English or Scandinavian: variant spelling of Dalby.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Colby, Kolby, Dalby, Holby, Dobry, Dolph, Dory, Goldy, Holey, Dovey

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Dolby Family Origin

Where is the Dolby family from?

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    You can see how Dolby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dolby families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 15 Dolby families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Dolby's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dolby families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Dolby Family Occupations

    What did your Dolby ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Dolby occupation in the USA was Farmer. 38% of Dolby's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Farming were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Dolby. A less common occupation for the Dolby family was House Carpenter.

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    • Farmer

      38%

    • Laborer

      18%

    • Farming

      7%

    • House Carpenter

      3%

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

    Dolby Historical Records

    What Dolby family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dolby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolby census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Dolby. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dolby. For the veterans among your Dolby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Dolby Life Expectancy

    What is the average Dolby lifespan?

    Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dolby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dolby in 1957 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dolby

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolby ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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