The rich and ancient history of the Dolgin family name dates back to the time of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It comes from the name Dalman. Another alternative version is that the surname Dolgin originally derived from the Old English word Doelan which referred to set out in position land or lots. Later a doleman would be responsible for distribution of land or alms as part of the lord and tenant agreement that occurred during the feudal ages.
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Early Origins of the Dolgin family
The surname Dolgin was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat from ancient times.
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Early History of the Dolgin family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dolgin research. Another 238 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1279, 1280, 1340, 1587, 1622, 1650, 1661 and 1697 are included under the topic Early Dolgin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Dolgin Spelling Variations
Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Dolgin have been found, including Dolman, Dollman, Doleman, Doalman, Dolmen, Dolmin, Dolmane, Dollmin, Dolemin, Dolemen, Dolmun, Doalmen, Doalmin, Doalmun, Dolle, Doman, Dooman and many more.
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Early Notables of the Dolgin family
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Migration of the Dolgin family
Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Among the first immigrants of the name Dolgin, or a variant listed above to cross the Atlantic and come to North America were : Thomas Doleman settled in Virginia in 1624; Rebecca Doleman settled in Maryland in 1720; Mary Dollman settled in Virginia in 1670; Francis Dollman settled in Mississipi in 1820.
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