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Rotanz Family History

Rotanz 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: Rotan, Rota, Roman, Ranz, Romano, Roan, Romani, Rohan, Otani, Roten

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Where is the Rotanz family from?

You can see how Rotanz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotanz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rotanz families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rotanz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rotanz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotanz 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 73 census records available for the last name Rotanz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotanz 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rotanz. 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 19 military records available for the last name Rotanz. For the veterans among your Rotanz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotanz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Rotanz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rotanz in 1968 was 40, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotanz 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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