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Dotterrer Family History

Dotterrer 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: Dotterer, Doerrer, Dutterer, Wetterer, Ketterer, Dittberner, Derrer

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Where is the Dotterrer family from?

You can see how Dotterrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dotterrer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Dotterrer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Dotterrer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dotterrer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dotterrer 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 Dotterrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dotterrer. 100% of Dotterrer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dotterrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Dotterrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dotterrer 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dotterrer. 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 73 military records available for the last name Dotterrer. For the veterans among your Dotterrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dotterrer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dotterrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dotterrer in 1963 was 74, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dotterrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dotterrer 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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