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Rotgard Family History

Rotgard 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: Bongard, Gothard, Bogard, Sogard, Hoggard, Rotar, Rookard, Hotard

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Where is the Rotgard family from?

You can see how Rotgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotgard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rotgard families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rotgard's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rotgard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotgard 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 39 census records available for the last name Rotgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotgard 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Rotgard. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rotgard. For the veterans among your Rotgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotgard lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Rotgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rotgard in 1972 was 54, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotgard 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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