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Rotheiser Family History

Rotheiser 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: Olheiser, Fronheiser, Rothweiler, Rochester, Reiser, Rothacker

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Where is the Rotheiser family from?

You can see how Rotheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotheiser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rotheiser family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rotheiser's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rotheiser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotheiser 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 45 census records available for the last name Rotheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotheiser 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rotheiser. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rotheiser. For the veterans among your Rotheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotheiser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rotheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rotheiser in 1963 was 72, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotheiser 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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