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Dottenwhy Family History

Dottenwhy 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: Botten, Cotten, Doten, Ottaway, Doheny, Dotterer, Otten, Dotter

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Where is the Dottenwhy family from?

You can see how Dottenwhy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dottenwhy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dottenwhy families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dottenwhy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dottenwhy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Dottenwhy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dottenwhy 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dottenwhy. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dottenwhy. For the veterans among your Dottenwhy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dottenwhy lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Dottenwhy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dottenwhy in 1978 was 78, and 100 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dottenwhy 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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