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Roitsch Family History

Roitsch 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: Raisch, Ritch, Risch, Reisch, Britsch, Nitsch, Reinsch, Doetsch

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Where is the Roitsch family from?

You can see how Roitsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roitsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roitsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Roitsch families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roitsch's in USA. Texas and 1 other state had the highest population of Roitsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roitsch 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 Roitsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roitsch. 34% of Roitsch men worked as a Contractor.

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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

  • Contractor
    34%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

What Roitsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Roitsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roitsch 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Roitsch. 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 84 military records available for the last name Roitsch. For the veterans among your Roitsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roitsch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Roitsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Roitsch in 1966 was 73, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roitsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roitsch 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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