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Dotres Family History

Dotres 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: Domres, Dore, Torres, Doris, Doles, Doten, Doren, Bores, Dotts, Domes

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Where is the Dotres family from?

You can see how Dotres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dotres family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Dotres families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dotres's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dotres families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dotres 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 44 census records available for the last name Dotres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dotres 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Dotres. 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 military records available for the last name Dotres. For the veterans among your Dotres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dotres lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Dotres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dotres in 1974 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dotres 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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