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Dotten Family History

Dotten 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: Botten, Cotten, Doten, Otten, Dotter, Totten, Otter, Rutten, Notte

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Where is the Dotten family from?

You can see how Dotten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dotten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dotten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Dotten families living in New Brunswick. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dotten's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Dotten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dotten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dotten ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dotten. 75% of Dotten men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dotten women worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Dotten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dotten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dotten 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Dotten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 160 military records available for the last name Dotten. For the veterans among your Dotten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dotten lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dotten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dotten in 1962 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

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