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Doton Family History

Doton 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: Doten, Doron, Dorton, Doyon, Dotson, Roton, Moton, Dolton, Doto, Don

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Where is the Doton family from?

You can see how Doton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Doton families living in Glamorgan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Doton's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Doton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doton 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 Doton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doton. 34% of Doton men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%

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Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Doton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doton 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Doton. 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 128 military records available for the last name Doton. For the veterans among your Doton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Doton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Doton in 1964 was 70, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doton 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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