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Dotterman Family History

Dotterman 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: Otterman, Cotterman, Kitterman, Letterman, Batterman, Putterman

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Where is the Dotterman family from?

You can see how Dotterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dotterman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dotterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dotterman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dotterman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dotterman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dotterman 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 Dotterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dotterman. 100% of Dotterman 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
    100%

What Dotterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Dotterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dotterman 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Dotterman. 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 36 military records available for the last name Dotterman. For the veterans among your Dotterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dotterman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dotterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dotterman in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dotterman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dotterman 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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