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Roitt Family History

Roitt 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: Ritt, Raitt, Rott, Routt, Ott, Cott, Lott, Rout, Pott, Roth

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Where is the Roitt family from?

You can see how Roitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roitt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Roitt families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1920 there was 1 Roitt family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Roitt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Roitt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roitt 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 226 census records available for the last name Roitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roitt 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Roitt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Roitt. For the veterans among your Roitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roitt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Roitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Roitt in 1967 was 72, and 46 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roitt 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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