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Dotts Family History

Dotts Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Datz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dotts family from?

You can see how Dotts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dotts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dotts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Dotts families living in Durham. This was about 18% of all the recorded Dotts's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dotts families in 1891.
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What did your Dotts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dotts. 100% of Dotts women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dotts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dotts 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Dotts. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dotts. For the veterans among your Dotts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dotts lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dotts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dotts in 1956 was 44, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dotts 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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