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Roitner Family History

Roitner 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: Rottner, Ritner, Reisner, Kostner, Leitner, Ortner, Rotter, Cortner

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Where is the Roitner family from?

You can see how Roitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roitner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roitner family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Roitner's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Roitner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roitner 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 44 census records available for the last name Roitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roitner 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Roitner. 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 43 military records available for the last name Roitner. For the veterans among your Roitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roitner lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1986, in the United States, Roitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Roitner in 1976 was 75, and 54 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roitner 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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