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Rotenburg Family History

Rotenburg 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: Rodenburg, Rotenberg, Rosenburg, Rosenberg, Rutenberg, Rothenberg

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Where is the Rotenburg family from?

You can see how Rotenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotenburg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rotenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rotenburg family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rotenburg's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rotenburg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotenburg 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 Rotenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Part Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rotenburg. 100% of Rotenburg men worked as a Part Owner.

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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

  • Part Owner
    100%

What Rotenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Rotenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotenburg 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Rotenburg. 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 44 military records available for the last name Rotenburg. For the veterans among your Rotenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotenburg lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Rotenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rotenburg in 1977 was 98, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rotenburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotenburg 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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