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Dottke Family History

Dottke 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: Kottke, Notte, Motte, Cottle, Otake, Dott, Botte, Hotte, Dotts

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Where is the Dottke family from?

You can see how Dottke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dottke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dottke family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dottke's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Dottke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dottke 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 58 census records available for the last name Dottke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dottke 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 Dottke. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dottke. For the veterans among your Dottke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dottke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1977, in the United States, Dottke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dottke in 1966 was 79, and 84 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dottke 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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