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Roettinger Family History

Roettinger 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: Oettinger, Rettinger, Gettinger, Pottinger, Pettinger, Ottinger

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Where is the Roettinger family from?

You can see how Roettinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roettinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roettinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Roettinger family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Roettinger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roettinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roettinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Roettinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roettinger. 100% of Roettinger men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Roettinger women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Roettinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Roettinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roettinger 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Roettinger. 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 129 military records available for the last name Roettinger. For the veterans among your Roettinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roettinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Roettinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Roettinger in 1964 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roettinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roettinger 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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