Dolhan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Dolhan

What does the name Dolhan mean?

The origins of the name Dolhan are with the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from the name Dalman. Another alternative version is that the surname Dolhan 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.

Early Origins of the Dolhan family

The surname Dolhan was first found in Yorkshire where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Dolhan family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dolhan 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 Dolhan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Dolhan Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Dolhan has been spelled many different ways, including Dolman, Dollman, Doleman, Doalman, Dolmen, Dolmin, Dolmane, Dollmin, Dolemin, Dolemen, Dolmun, Doalmen, Doalmin, Doalmun, Dolle, Doman, Dooman and many more.

Early Notables of the Dolhan family

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Dolhan migration to Canada +

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Dolhans to arrive in North America:

Dolhan Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Senko Dolhan, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1898