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Dothery Family History

Dothery 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: Rothery, Dockery, Rother, Doheny, Doherty, Nethery, Dotter, Dosher

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Where is the Dothery family from?

You can see how Dothery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dothery family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Dothery families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dothery's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dothery families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dothery 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 87 census records available for the last name Dothery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dothery 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dothery. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dothery. For the veterans among your Dothery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dothery lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Dothery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dothery in 1975 was 75, and 88 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dothery 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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