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Rotier Family History

Rotier 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: Rotter, Rother, Rottier, Rodier, Rosier, Rozier, Rogier, Potier

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Where is the Rotier family from?

You can see how Rotier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rotier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rotier family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rotier's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rotier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotier 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 227 census records available for the last name Rotier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotier 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Rotier. 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 19 military records available for the last name Rotier. For the veterans among your Rotier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotier lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rotier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rotier in 1953 was 44, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotier 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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