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Rotert Family History

Rotert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rothert.

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


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Where is the Rotert family from?

You can see how Rotert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rotert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Rotert families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Rotert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rotert families in 1880.
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What did your Rotert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rotert. 33% of Rotert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rotert women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Farming
    27%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Rotert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rotert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotert 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Rotert. 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 368 military records available for the last name Rotert. For the veterans among your Rotert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rotert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rotert in 1958 was 50, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotert 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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