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Dottl Family History

Dottl 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: Dott, Dotts, Mottl, Ott, Cott, Lott, Pott, Cotta, Doll, Notte

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Where is the Dottl family from?

You can see how Dottl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dottl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dottl family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dottl's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Dottl families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Dottl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dottl 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dottl. 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 127 military records available for the last name Dottl. For the veterans among your Dottl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dottl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Dottl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dottl in 1969 was 74, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dottl 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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