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Rotenburger Family History

Rotenburger 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: Rothenberger, Rosenberger, Rodenberger, Altenburger, Hohenberger

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Where is the Rotenburger family from?

You can see how Rotenburger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotenburger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rotenburger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rotenburger families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rotenburger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rotenburger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotenburger 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 Rotenburger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rotenburger. 50% of Rotenburger men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Rotenburger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Rotenburger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotenburger 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rotenburger. 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 26 military records available for the last name Rotenburger. For the veterans among your Rotenburger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotenburger lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Rotenburger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rotenburger in 1974 was 80, and 37 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rotenburger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotenburger 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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