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Rotello Family History

Rotello Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Rotello a pet form of Roto (see Roti).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rotello family from?

You can see how Rotello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotello family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rotello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Rotello families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rotello's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Rotello families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotello 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 Rotello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rotello. 56% of Rotello men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rotello women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Tailor
    12%
  • Merchant
    8%
  • Partner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Rotello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 654 census records available for the last name Rotello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotello 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Rotello. 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 151 military records available for the last name Rotello. For the veterans among your Rotello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotello lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rotello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rotello in 1959 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotello 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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