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Where did the German Dole family come from? What is the German Dole family crest and coat of arms? When did the Dole family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Dole family history?

The German state of Bavaria is the ancestral home of the Dole family. Dole is a local name. Dole is a name for someone who lived in an ancient village on the edge of a swamp. The surname Dolle is derived from the Indo-Germanic word dul, which was used to describe dirty or swampy water. The surname can also be traced to the town of Dollendorf, which is also composed of the element dorf which refers to a settlement. Thus, a town or village called Dollendorf would be located near a moor or swampland. Furthermore, the name Dolle is of nickname origin and refers to a person who was noted in the community for his strength and prowess. The name can be traced to the Old Germanic word tol, which means strong and efficient and to be named Tol was an honor.

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Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Dole include Dolle, Doll, Daal, Dol, Dole, Doal, Dolls, Dal, Dolz, Dohl and many more.

First found in Bavaria, where the name Dolle emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. During the 13th century the surname was identified with some of the region's great social and economic advancements which contributed to later developments towards nationhood.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dole research. Another 161 words(12 lines of text) covering the year 1789 is included under the topic Early Dole History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Another 33 words(2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Dole Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Doles to arrive in North America, and among them were:

Dole Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • Richard Dole, who was among those who attempted a settlement in Willamsburg, Virginia in 1607
  • Richard Dole, who arrived in Jamestown, Va in 1607
  • Peter Dole, age 20, who settled in Virginia in 1635
  • Peter Dole, aged 20, landed in Virginia in 1635
  • George Dole, who arrived in Lynn, Mass in 1637


Dole Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Anthony Dole, who arrived in Boston, Mass in 1766

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  • Sanford Ballard Dole (1844-1926), American statesman and lawyer, first and only president of Hawaii, who advocated annexation by the U.S.A.
  • Robert Joseph "Bob" Dole (b. 1923), American politician, United States senator (1969-1996), and Republican presidential candidate in 1996
  • Elizabeth Hanford Dole (b. 1936), American public official and former director of the American Red Cross, she married Bob Dole in 1975
  • Elizabeth Hanford "Liddy" Dole (b. 1936), American Senator in 2002, representing North Carolina
  • James Drummond Dole (1877-1958), known as the "Pineapple King", developer of the pineapple industry in Hawaii and established the Hawaiian Pineapple Company, later renamed Dole Food Company
  • William Page Dole (b. 1928), successful newspaper publisher


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The Dole Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Dole Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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