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Roettger Name Meaning

North German (Röttger): variant of Rudiger or Roger . Compare Rottger .

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


Similar surnames: Boettger, Roediger, Bettger, Koestner, Roeger, Boettner, Kletter

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Where is the Roettger family from?

You can see how Roettger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roettger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roettger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Roettger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Roettger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roettger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roettger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roettger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roettger. 25% of Roettger men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Roettger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roettger were Salesman and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Roettger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roettger 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Roettger. 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 892 military records available for the last name Roettger. For the veterans among your Roettger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roettger lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Roettger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Roettger in 1948 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

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