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Dutter Family History

Dutter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dotter.

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


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Where is the Dutter family from?

You can see how Dutter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dutter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dutter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Dutter families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 30% of all the recorded Dutter's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Dutter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dutter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dutter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dutter. 39% of Dutter men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Dutter women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dutter were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Dutter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dutter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dutter 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Dutter. 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 494 military records available for the last name Dutter. For the veterans among your Dutter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dutter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dutter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Dutter in 1962 was 88, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dutter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dutter 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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