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Dorota Family History

Dorota 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, Rota, Corona, Hirota, Korona, Dorothy, Yokota, Dorst, Soroka

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Where is the Dorota family from?

You can see how Dorota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorota family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dorota families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Dorota family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorota's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dorota families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorota 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 104 census records available for the last name Dorota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorota 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Dorota. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dorota. For the veterans among your Dorota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorota lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Dorota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dorota in 1970 was 77, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorota 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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