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Dotley Family History

Dotley 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: Dooley, Notley, Motley, Dolley, Donley, Otley, Dowley, Pooley, Cowley

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Where is the Dotley family from?

You can see how Dotley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dotley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dotley families living in Georgia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dotley's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Dotley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dotley 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 39 census records available for the last name Dotley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dotley 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 Dotley. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dotley. For the veterans among your Dotley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dotley lifespan?

Average Dotley life expectancy in 1985 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dotley 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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