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Dotes Family History

Dotes 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: Doles, Doten, Dotts, Domes, Dones, Motes, Dokes, Dates, Moses, Dore

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Where is the Dotes family from?

You can see how Dotes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dotes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dotes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dotes family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Dotes's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Dotes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dotes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dotes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dotes. 100% of Dotes 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 103 census records available for the last name Dotes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dotes 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dotes. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dotes. For the veterans among your Dotes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dotes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1983, in the United States, Dotes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Dotes in 1962 was 78, and 82 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dotes 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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