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Dottin Family History

Dottin Surname Meaning

West Indian (mainly Barbados): unexplained. In some cases possibly also French (northern): derivative of Dott 5.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dottin family from?

You can see how Dottin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dottin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dottin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dottin families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dottin's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Dottin families in 1891.
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What did your Dottin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dottin. 28% of Dottin men worked as a Laborer and 55% of Dottin women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dottin were Farmer and Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Janitor
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    55%
  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Housework
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dottin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dottin 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 691 immigration records available for the last name Dottin. 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 108 military records available for the last name Dottin. For the veterans among your Dottin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dottin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dottin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dottin in 1966 was 83, and 89 in 2004.

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