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Dotherow Family History

Dotherow Surname Meaning

Variant of Totherow a surname of German origin (see Dotterer). Compare Detherow.

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


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You can see how Dotherow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dotherow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dotherow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dotherow families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Dotherow's in USA. California had the highest population of Dotherow families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Dotherow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dotherow 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dotherow. 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 121 military records available for the last name Dotherow. For the veterans among your Dotherow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dotherow lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2000, in the United States, Dotherow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dotherow in 1949 was 42, and 1 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dotherow 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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