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Dootka Family History

Dootka 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: Dorta, Kostka, Dutka, Lhotka, Sobotka, Hook, Rook, Cotta, Cook, Root

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Where is the Dootka family from?

You can see how Dootka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dootka family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Dootka families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 5 Dootka families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dootka's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dootka families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dootka 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 40 census records available for the last name Dootka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dootka 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dootka. 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 military records available for the last name Dootka. For the veterans among your Dootka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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