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Doten Family History

Doten Name Meaning

Altered form of English Doty .

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


Similar surnames: Dolen, Dole, Ooten, Holten, Doren, Roten, Dover, Dome, Osten, Dowden

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Where is the Doten family from?

You can see how Doten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Doten families living in New Brunswick. This was about 44% of all the recorded Doten's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Doten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doten ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant and Tailoress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Doten. 100% of Doten men worked as a Merchant and 100% of Doten women worked as a Tailoress. .

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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

  • Merchant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Tailoress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Doten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doten 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Doten. 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 993 military records available for the last name Doten. For the veterans among your Doten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doten lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Doten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Doten in 1958 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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