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Roetteis Family History

Roetteis 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: Rotter, Pettis, Rettig, Koetter, Ruetten, Bettis, Retter, Fetters

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Where is the Roetteis family from?

You can see how Roetteis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roetteis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Roetteis families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Roetteis's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Roetteis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roetteis 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 29 census records available for the last name Roetteis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roetteis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Roetteis. 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 27 military records available for the last name Roetteis. For the veterans among your Roetteis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roetteis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Roetteis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Roetteis in 1964 was 74, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roetteis 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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