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Rotes Family History

Rotes 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: Rodes, Rokes, Roten, Romes, Roes, Rones, Motes, Rote, Roles, Roths

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Where is the Rotes family from?

You can see how Rotes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rotes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Rotes families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rotes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rotes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotes 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 Rotes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rotes. 34% of Rotes men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Musician
    34%

What Rotes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Rotes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotes 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Rotes. 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 383 military records available for the last name Rotes. For the veterans among your Rotes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Rotes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rotes in 1963 was 69, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotes 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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