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Dottenheim Family History

Dottenheim 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: Oppenheim, Rosenheim, Nettesheim, Guggenheim, Dotterweich, Dotterer

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Where is the Dottenheim family from?

You can see how Dottenheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dottenheim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dottenheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dottenheim families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dottenheim's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dottenheim families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Dottenheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dottenheim 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Dottenheim. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dottenheim. For the veterans among your Dottenheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dottenheim lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Dottenheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dottenheim in 1962 was 78, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dottenheim 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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