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Rotenberg Family History

Rotenberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places called Rotenberg. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rothenberg.

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


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Where is the Rotenberg family from?

You can see how Rotenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rotenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Rotenberg families living in Manitoba. This was about 72% of all the recorded Rotenberg's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rotenberg families in 1911.
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What did your Rotenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant and Tailoress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rotenberg. 34% of Rotenberg men worked as a Merchant and 100% of Rotenberg women worked as a Tailoress.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Merchant
    34%
  • Finisher
    23%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Traveller
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Tailoress
    100%

What Rotenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rotenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotenberg 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rotenberg. 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 332 military records available for the last name Rotenberg. For the veterans among your Rotenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotenberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rotenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rotenberg in 1962 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rotenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotenberg 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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