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Rotfeld Family History

Rotfeld 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: Rothfeld, Hosfeld, Rehfeld, Rothell, Kronfeld, Rumfelt, Rogel

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Where is the Rotfeld family from?

You can see how Rotfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rotfeld family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rotfeld's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rotfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotfeld 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 77 census records available for the last name Rotfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotfeld 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Rotfeld. 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 54 military records available for the last name Rotfeld. For the veterans among your Rotfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotfeld lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Rotfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rotfeld in 1966 was 65, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotfeld 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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