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Dothar Family History

Dothar 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: Dollar, Kotar, Rother, Gothard, Kothari, Dhar, Detar, Hotham, Gotham

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Where is the Dothar family from?

You can see how Dothar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dothar family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Dothar family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dothar's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Dothar families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Dothar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dothar 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dothar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dothar. For the veterans among your Dothar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dothar lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1992, in the United States, Dothar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dothar in 1990 was 60, and 28 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dothar 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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