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Rottinghouse Family History

Rottinghouse 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: Rottinghaus, Boultinghouse, Rittenhouse, Garlinghouse, Outhouse

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Where is the Rottinghouse family from?

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

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

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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
    100%

What Rottinghouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Rottinghouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottinghouse 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rottinghouse. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rottinghouse. For the veterans among your Rottinghouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rottinghouse lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Rottinghouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rottinghouse in 1980 was 68, and 32 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rottinghouse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rottinghouse 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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