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Roterdam Family History

Roterdam 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: Rotherham, Mottram, Doersam, Rotella, Roorda, Rotunda, Amsterdam

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Where is the Roterdam family from?

You can see how Roterdam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roterdam family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Roterdam families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Roterdam's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Roterdam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roterdam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Roterdam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roterdam 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 Roterdam. 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 5 military records available for the last name Roterdam. For the veterans among your Roterdam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roterdam lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1987, in the United States, Roterdam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Roterdam in 1981 was 83, and 60 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roterdam 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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