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Dote Family History

Dote Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from a variant of the personal name Dota feminine form of Doto. Italian (southern): from the female personal name Dote from dote ‘dowry’ used as an omen or well-wishing name.

Spanish (mainly Granada): nickname from dote ‘dowry’. This surname is most common in the Philippines.

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


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Where is the Dote family from?

You can see how Dote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dote family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dote families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Dote families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Dote's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dote families in 1891.
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What did your Dote ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dote. 20% of Dote men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dote women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dote 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Dote. 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 224 military records available for the last name Dote. For the veterans among your Dote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dote lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dote in 1964 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dote 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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