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Rotkis Family History

Rotkis 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: Rodis, Botkin, Rokos, Rokes, Rocks, Roti, Ronis, Ottis, Kotkin, Roths

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Where is the Rotkis family from?

You can see how Rotkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotkis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Rotkis families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rotkis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rotkis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotkis 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 47 census records available for the last name Rotkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotkis 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Rotkis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rotkis. For the veterans among your Rotkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotkis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Rotkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rotkis in 1963 was 72, and 64 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotkis 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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