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Dotry Family History

Dotry 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: Dobry, Dory, Doty, Dore, Dery, Drury, Dury, Ory, Autry, Derry

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Where is the Dotry family from?

You can see how Dotry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dotry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dotry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Dotry families living in Tennessee. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dotry's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Dotry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dotry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dotry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dotry. 100% of Dotry women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Dotry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dotry 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dotry. 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 28 military records available for the last name Dotry. For the veterans among your Dotry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dotry lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1980, in the United States, Dotry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Dotry in 1962 was 75, and 61 in 1980.

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