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Doedtman Family History

Doedtman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dettman, Dedman, Roetman, Notman, Goodman, Dorman, Dearman, Dolman

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Where is the Doedtman family from?

You can see how Doedtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doedtman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Doedtman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Doedtman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Doedtman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doedtman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doedtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doedtman. 100% of Doedtman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Doedtman women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Doedtman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Doedtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doedtman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Doedtman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Doedtman. For the veterans among your Doedtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doedtman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Doedtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Doedtman in 1965 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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