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Dotsen Family History

Dotsen 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, Dolsen, Dotson, Dosen, Olsen, Botten, Dolen, Osen, Domen

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Where is the Dotsen family from?

You can see how Dotsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dotsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dotsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Dotsen families living in West Virginia. This was about 23% of all the recorded Dotsen's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Dotsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dotsen 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 230 census records available for the last name Dotsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dotsen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dotsen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dotsen. For the veterans among your Dotsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dotsen lifespan?

Average Dotsen life expectancy in 1976 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dotsen 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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