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Dottry Family History

Dottry 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: Duttry, Dobry, Dott, Dotts, Dory, Dotter, Wittry, Ditty, Goltry

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Where is the Dottry family from?

You can see how Dottry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dottry family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dottry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Dottry families living in Mississippi. This was about 54% of all the recorded Dottry's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Dottry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dottry 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 Dottry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dottry. 100% of Dottry 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 Dottry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Dottry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dottry 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dottry. 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 57 military records available for the last name Dottry. For the veterans among your Dottry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dottry lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Dottry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dottry in 1969 was 74, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dottry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dottry 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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