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Early Origins of the Dotter family

The surname Dotter was first found in Bohemia, where the name was an integral part of the feudal society which would shape modern European history. Many prominent branches of the family would strive to make this name renowned as they contributed to the social, economic and political affairs of the region.

Early History of the Dotter family

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Dotter Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dettler, Detler, Deteler, Detteler, Dettlerer, Dittler, Ditler, Diteler, Ditteler, Dittlerer, Dettel, Dettl, Detter, Dittel, Dittl and many more.

Early Notables of the Dotter family

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United States Dotter migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dotter Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Martin Dotter, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1749 1
  • Nicklaus Dotter, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1749 1
  • Mattheus Dotter, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749 1
  • Andreas Dotter, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1798 1
Dotter Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Friedrich L Dotter, who landed in Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Sarah Ann" 1
  • Gert Dotter, who arrived in America in 1847 1


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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