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Doroteo Name Meaning

Spanish: from the personal name Doroteo from Latin Dorotheus Greek Dōrotheos composed of Greek dōron ‘gift’ and theos ‘God’. This surname is most common in Mexico.

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


Similar surnames: Dorothy, Dorsten, Porter, Dore, Dormer, Forster, Loreto, Dorney

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Where is the Doroteo family from?

You can see how Doroteo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doroteo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doroteo families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Doroteo families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Doroteo's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Doroteo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doroteo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doroteo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doroteo. 100% of Doroteo 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Doroteo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doroteo 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Doroteo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Doroteo. For the veterans among your Doroteo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doroteo lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Doroteo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Doroteo in 1979 was 78, and 9 in 2001.

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