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Dottzauer Family History

Dottzauer 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: Rothbauer, Dotterer, Dotter, Dotzler, Doxtater, Otter, Cotter, Doster

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Where is the Dottzauer family from?

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

There are 6 census records available for the last name Dottzauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dottzauer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dottzauer. 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 Dottzauer. For the veterans among your Dottzauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dottzauer 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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