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Dorothea Jacoby (born Salinger), 1890 - 1943
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Dorothea Holz (born Salinger), 1842 - 1908
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Dorothea Haberland (born Salinger), 1805 - 1880
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Dorothea Holz (born Salinger), 1842 - 1908
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Dorothea Jacoby (born Salinger), 1890 - 1943
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Dorothea Jacoby (born Salinger), 1890 - 1943
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothea Drescher (born Salinger), 1799 - 1878
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Dorothea Salinger, 1890 - 1943
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothea Holz, Holz (born Salinger), 1843 - 1908
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothea Salinger (born Herrmann), 1843 - 1903
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothea Holz (born Salinger), Circa 1840 - 1908
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Dorothea Charlotte Louise Salinger (born Leibholz), born 1853
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothea Salinger (born Heymann)
MyHeritage Family TreesDorothea Salinger (born Heymann), born 1821
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Dorothea Salinger, 1805 - 1880
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Dorothea (born Salinger), 1836 - 1914
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Dorothea (born Salinger), 1831 - 1896
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Dorothea Salinger
Worldwide Jewish Burial Registry from JewishGenDorothea Salinger (born Reiche), born Circa 1855
FamilySearch Family TreeDorothea Jacoby (born Salinger), born 1890
FamilySearch Family TreeDorothea Salinger, born 1799
FamilySearch Family TreeDorothea Salinger, born 1870
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Dorotha (Dorothea) Baum (born Salinger), 1870 - 1945
German Minority Census, 1939Dorothea Holz (born Salinger), 1842 - 1908
Geni World Family TreeDorothea Baum (born Salinger), 1870 - 1942
Geni World Family TreeDorothea (Doris) Salinger (born Hermann), Circa 1843 - 1893
Geni World Family TreeDorothea Salinger (born Hanel)
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Dorothea A. Kamm (Salinger), born 1903
New York City Marriages, 1866-1949
Dorothea Baum (born Salinger), born 1870
Germany, Jewish Victims of Nazi Persecution, 1933-1945
Dorothea Kamm Salinger, born 1909
U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
Dorothea A Kamm, born 1934
U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
Dorothea A Kamm, born 1934
U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
Dorothea A Kamm, born 1934
U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007Dorothea Or Henriette Salinger
Germany, Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898Dorothea Salinger, born 1794
Germany, Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898Dorothea Salinger, born 1794
Germany, Births and Baptisms, 1558-1898Dorothea Salinger (born Reiche)
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Dorothea Salinger, born Circa 1909
Ellis Island and Other New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
David L Salinger & Dorothea Kamm
New York City Marriage Index, 1866-1937Enter a few names and MyHeritage will build your family tree and deliver new insights about Dorothea Salinger
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- Doretha Salinger
- Dorothe Salinger
- Dorothee Salinger
- Dottie Salinger
- Thea Salinger
- Italian: Dorotea Salinger
- Polish: Dorota Salinger
- Russian: Доротея Салингер (Doroteya Salinger)
- Spanish: Dorotea Salinger


- Germany 69%
- Poland 14%
- Lithuania 14%
- Russia 3%
The name Dorothea has its origins in ancient Greek, derived from the elements "doron," meaning "gift," and "theos," meaning "God," thus translating to "gift of God." This name first appeared in regions influenced by Hellenistic culture, particularly in Greece and later in the Roman Empire. Historically, it has been associated with early Christian saints, which contributed to its popularity in Christian communities. The name embodies qualities of grace and benevolence, often linked to individuals who are seen as nurturing or charitable. Variations of Dorothea can be found across different cultures, including Dorothy in English-speaking countries, Dorotea in Italian and Spanish, and Dóra in Hungarian. Each variation may carry slight differences in pronunciation and cultural significance, but they all retain the core meaning related to divine gifts. The name has remained popular through the centuries, often reflecting a sense of hope and spirituality among those who bear it.
The last name Salinger has its origins in the Jewish community, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews, and is believed to derive from the Yiddish word "saln," meaning "salt," which may have been a reference to a salt merchant or someone who lived near a saltworks. The surname is most commonly associated with individuals from Eastern Europe, particularly in regions that are now part of Poland and Ukraine, where many Jewish surnames were adopted in the 18th and 19th centuries due to governmental mandates. The name Salinger can also be linked to the German surname "Saling," which has similar roots. Variations of the surname can include Saling, Salenger, and Salinger in different cultures, reflecting regional pronunciations and spellings. Notably, the name gained prominence in the 20th century through the American author J.D. Salinger, best known for his novel "The Catcher in the Rye," which has contributed to the surname's recognition in popular culture.
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