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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.

Early Origins of the Dole family

The surname Dole was 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.

Early History of the Dole family

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Dole Spelling Variations

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.

Early Notables of the Dole family

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Dole Ranking

In the United States, the name Dole is the 8,306^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Dole migration to the United States +

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 United States in the 17th Century

Richard Dole, who arrived in Jamestown, Va in 1607. attempted a settlement in Willamsburg, 2
Peter Dole, aged 20, who arrived in Virginia in 1634 aboard the ship "Bonaventure" coming via St. Domingo 2
George Dole, who arrived in Lynn, Massachusetts in 1637 2
Richard Dole, who arrived in Newbury, Massachusetts in 1640 2
Judith Dole, who arrived in Virginia in 1660 2
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Dole Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Anthony Dole, who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts in 1766 2

Dole migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dole Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

William M Dole, who landed in Canada in 1831
James Dole, who arrived in Nova Scotia, Canada sometime between the years 1598-1867

Dole migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Dole Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Thomas Dole, English convict who was convicted in Gloucester, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Atlas" on 16th January 1816, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 3
Mr. Isaac Dole, English convict who was convicted in Bristol, England for 14 years, transported aboard the "Canada" on 23rd April 1819, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 4
Mary Dole, aged 18, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1853 aboard the ship "Shackamaxon" 5

Dole migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Dole Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Ellen Dole, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Chile" in 1871

Contemporary Notables of the name Dole (post 1700) +

Robert Joseph "Bob" Dole (1923-2021), American politician, United States senator (1969-1996), and Republican presidential candidate in 1996, awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in January 2018
Emily Dole (1957-2018), Samoan-American athlete, actress and professional wrestler
William P. Dole, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1860
Robert Joseph Dole (b. 1923), American Republican politician, Member of Kansas State House of Representatives, 1951-53; U.S. Representative from Kansas, 1961-69; U.S. Senator from Kansas, 1969-96; Resigned 1996; Chairman of Republican National Committee, 1971-73; Candidate for Vice President of the United States, 1976; Candidate for Republican nomination for President, 1980, 1988; Candidate for President of the United States, 1996
Robert A. Dole, American Republican politician, Candidate for Governor of California, 2003
John W. Dole, American Republican politician, Member of New Hampshire State Senate 5th District; Elected 1948
Harry S. Dole, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1952 (member, Committee on Permanent Organization)
Elizabeth Hanford Dole (b. 1936), American Republican politician, Member, Federal Trade Commission, 1973-79; U.S. Secretary of Transportation, 1983-87; U.S. Secretary of Labor, 1989-90; President, American Red Cross, 1991-2000; Candidate for Republican nomination for President, 2000; U.S. Senator from North Carolina, 2003-
Charles Dole, American politician, Member of Vermont State House of Representatives from Northfield, 1888
Andrew T. Dole, American Republican politician, Postmaster at Portland, Maine, 1861-65
... (Another 19 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 14th July 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/atlas
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 9th December 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/canada
South Australian Register Thursday 20 January 1853. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) SHACKAMAXON 1853. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/shackamaxon1853.shtml