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Roteck Family History

Roteck 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: Robeck, Rock, Rozek, Brobeck, Bobeck, Reeck, Rieck, Reck, Roten

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Where is the Roteck family from?

You can see how Roteck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roteck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roteck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Roteck families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Roteck's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Roteck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roteck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Roteck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Roteck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roteck 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Roteck. 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 9 military records available for the last name Roteck. For the veterans among your Roteck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roteck lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1987, in the United States, Roteck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Roteck in 1980 was 71, and 78 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roteck 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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