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Dotterway Family History

Dotterway 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: Ottaway, Dotterer, Otterman, Dotter, Cotterman, Overway, Petteway

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Where is the Dotterway family from?

You can see how Dotterway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dotterway family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dotterway families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Dotterway families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Dotterway's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Dotterway families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Dotterway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dotterway 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dotterway. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dotterway. For the veterans among your Dotterway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dotterway lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Dotterway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dotterway in 1972 was 70, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dotterway 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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