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Rotnour Family History

Rotnour 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: Rednour, Honour, Ridnour, Cotnoir, Ritenour, Ridenour, Rotter, Honor

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Where is the Rotnour family from?

You can see how Rotnour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotnour family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rotnour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rotnour family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rotnour's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rotnour families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotnour 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 Rotnour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rotnour. 100% of Rotnour men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    100%

What Rotnour family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Rotnour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotnour 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rotnour. 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 51 military records available for the last name Rotnour. For the veterans among your Rotnour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotnour lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Rotnour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rotnour in 1964 was 73, and 50 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rotnour

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotnour 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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