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Dotzler Family History

Dotzler Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Dotzlar near Wittgenstein Hesse.

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


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Where is the Dotzler family from?

You can see how Dotzler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dotzler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dotzler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Dotzler families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Dotzler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dotzler families in 1880.
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What did your Dotzler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dotzler. 48% of Dotzler men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Operator
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

What Dotzler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dotzler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dotzler 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Dotzler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dotzler. For the veterans among your Dotzler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dotzler lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Dotzler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dotzler in 1943 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dotzler 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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