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Doettlaff Family History

Doettlaff 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: Dettlaff, Dettloff, Dethloff, Tetzlaff, Retzlaff, Detloff, Dolloff

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Doettlaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doettlaff 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 Doettlaff. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Doettlaff. For the veterans among your Doettlaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doettlaff lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Doettlaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Doettlaff in 1971 was 86, and 85 in 1997.

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