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Rotheker Family History

Rotheker 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: Rothacker, Rother, Rothmeyer, Grotheer, Rochester, Roemer, Roker

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Where is the Rotheker family from?

You can see how Rotheker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotheker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rotheker family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rotheker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rotheker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotheker 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 2 census records available for the last name Rotheker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotheker 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rotheker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rotheker. For the veterans among your Rotheker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotheker lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2004, in the United States, Rotheker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rotheker in 1997 was 84, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rotheker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotheker 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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