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Dotger Family History

Dotger Name 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: Dotter, Otter, Dormer, Cotter, Bolger, Doster, Zotter, Dover, Roger

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Where is the Dotger family from?

You can see how Dotger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dotger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dotger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dotger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dotger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dotger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dotger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dotger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dotger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Dotger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dotger 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Dotger. 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 Dotger. For the veterans among your Dotger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dotger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Dotger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dotger in 1969 was 80, and 90 in 2000.

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