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Dotan Family History

Dotan 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: Doman, Doten, Doran, Rotan, Dolan, Dogan, Doan, Tan, Dean, Donat

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Where is the Dotan family from?

You can see how Dotan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dotan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dotan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Dotan families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dotan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dotan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dotan 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 258 census records available for the last name Dotan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dotan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Dotan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dotan. For the veterans among your Dotan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dotan lifespan?

Average Dotan life expectancy in 1994 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dotan 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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