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Dottavio Family History

Dottavio Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic from the personal name Ottavio from Latin Octavius (from octavus ‘eight’); see Octave.

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


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Where is the Dottavio family from?

You can see how Dottavio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dottavio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Dottavio families living in New Jersey. This was about 45% of all the recorded Dottavio's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dottavio families in 1920.
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What did your Dottavio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dottavio. 50% of Dottavio 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Printer
    15%

What Dottavio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Dottavio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dottavio 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Dottavio. 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 245 military records available for the last name Dottavio. For the veterans among your Dottavio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dottavio lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dottavio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dottavio in 1953 was 61, and 59 in 2004.

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