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Dotchin Family History

Dotchin Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Dudgeon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dotchin family from?

You can see how Dotchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dotchin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Dotchin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Dotchin families living in Durham. This was about 34% of all the recorded Dotchin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dotchin families in 1891.
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What did your Dotchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dotchin. 100% of Dotchin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dotchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dotchin 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Dotchin. 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 132 military records available for the last name Dotchin. For the veterans among your Dotchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dotchin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Dotchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dotchin in 1970 was 76, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dotchin 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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