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Doting Family History

Doting 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: Doring, Dong, Dring, Dorning, Dusing, Domingo, Going, Dolin, Doten

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doting surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Doting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doting 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Doting. 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 5 military records available for the last name Doting. For the veterans among your Doting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doting lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Doting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Doting in 1982 was 68, and 81 in 1998.

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