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Rotkoff Family History

Rotkoff 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: Rockoff, Rosoff, Roskopf, Rogoff, Rothkopf, Rohloff, Wolkoff, Roloff

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Where is the Rotkoff family from?

You can see how Rotkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotkoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rotkoff families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rotkoff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rotkoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotkoff 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 27 census records available for the last name Rotkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotkoff 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rotkoff. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rotkoff. For the veterans among your Rotkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotkoff lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Rotkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rotkoff in 1978 was 85, and 96 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotkoff 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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