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Rottenberg Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rothenberg .

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


Similar surnames: Ruttenberg, Rotenberg, Rothenberg, Rittenberg, Ruthenberg, Rozenberg

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Where is the Rottenberg family from?

You can see how Rottenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rottenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rottenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 34 Rottenberg families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Rottenberg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rottenberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rottenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rottenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rottenberg. 28% of Rottenberg men worked as a Salesman and 23% of Rottenberg women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rottenberg were Proprietor and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Rabbi
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rottenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottenberg 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Rottenberg. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rottenberg. For the veterans among your Rottenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rottenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rottenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rottenberg in 1963 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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