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Dotson Name Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Dodson with devoicing of the second consonant. Alternatively the name may be a variant of Dutson another variant of Dodson with devoicing of the second consonant before voiceless /s/.

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


Similar surnames: Dobson, Dopson, Dowson, Dodson, Watson, Gosson, Hobson, Hutson

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Where is the Dotson family from?

You can see how Dotson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dotson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dotson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Dotson families living in British Columbia. This was about 46% of all the recorded Dotson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Dotson families in 1911.
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What did your Dotson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dotson. 100% of Dotson men 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
    100%
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Passenger Lists

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There are 17,000 military records available for the last name Dotson. For the veterans among your Dotson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dotson lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Dotson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dotson in 1941 was 31, and 71 in 2004.

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