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Dotro Family History

Dotro 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: Dutro, Detro, Doro, Doto, Dore, Mitro, Toro, Dobry, Porro, Toto

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Where is the Dotro family from?

You can see how Dotro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dotro family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dotro families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Dotro families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Dotro's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Dotro families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dotro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Dotro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Dotro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dotro 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dotro. 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 Dotro. For the veterans among your Dotro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dotro lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Dotro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dotro in 1957 was 59, and 43 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dotro 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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