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Roete Family History

Roete Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rosete, Roewe, Roets, Route, Roese, Roeth, Rote, Rose, Rode, Rout

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Where is the Roete family from?

You can see how Roete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roete family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roete family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Roete's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Roete families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roete surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Roete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roete 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Roete. 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 9 military records available for the last name Roete. For the veterans among your Roete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roete lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Roete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Roete in 1971 was 58, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roete ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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