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Rotertson Family History

Rotertson 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: Robertson, Rogerson, Roberton, Roberson, Peterson, Reierson

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Where is the Rotertson family from?

You can see how Rotertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotertson family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Rotertson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Rotertson families living in Norfolk. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rotertson's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Rotertson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Rotertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotertson 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rotertson. 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 Rotertson. For the veterans among your Rotertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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