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Doto Family History

Doto Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from the personal name Doto a short form of Greek Theodōtos ‘given by God’.

It may also refer to the male form of Dote from dote ‘dowry’.

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


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Where is the Doto family from?

You can see how Doto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doto family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Doto families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Doto's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Doto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doto 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 Doto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doto. 40% of Doto men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Doto women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doto were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Hat Worker
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    28%
  • New Worker
    28%
  • Packer
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doto 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Doto. 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 368 military records available for the last name Doto. For the veterans among your Doto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doto lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Doto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Doto in 1958 was 38, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doto 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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