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Dotsch Family History

Dotsch 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: Dorsch, Dosch, Doetsch, Ditsch, Botsch, Gotsch, Posch, Deutsch, Dolch

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Where is the Dotsch family from?

You can see how Dotsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dotsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dotsch family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dotsch's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dotsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dotsch 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 109 census records available for the last name Dotsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dotsch 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Dotsch. 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 800 military records available for the last name Dotsch. For the veterans among your Dotsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dotsch lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Dotsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dotsch in 1974 was 87, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dotsch 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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