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Dothage Family History

Dothage 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: Nottage, Cottage, Korfhage, Duthie, Hage, Otake, Courage, Doane

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Where is the Dothage family from?

You can see how Dothage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dothage family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dothage families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Dothage families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dothage's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Dothage families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dothage 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 Dothage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dothage. 56% of Dothage men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Attendant
    8%
  • Barber
    8%

What Dothage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Dothage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dothage 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Dothage. 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 115 military records available for the last name Dothage. For the veterans among your Dothage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dothage lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dothage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dothage in 1963 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dothage 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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