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Rottink Family History

Rottink 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: Rottier, Otting, Bottini, Bottino, Botting, Rutten, Botten, Cortina

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Where is the Rottink family from?

You can see how Rottink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rottink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rottink families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rottink's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rottink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rottink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rottink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rottink. 50% of Rottink men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Rottink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Rottink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottink 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rottink. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rottink. For the veterans among your Rottink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rottink lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rottink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rottink in 1967 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rottink 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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