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Doiter Family History

Doiter 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: Doster, Deiter, Dokter, Dotter, Boiter, Docter, Porter, Oster, Otter

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Where is the Doiter family from?

You can see how Doiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doiter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Doiter family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Doiter's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Doiter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doiter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Doiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doiter 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Doiter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Doiter. For the veterans among your Doiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doiter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doiter ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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