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Rotn Family History

Rotn 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: Roth, Rota, Roan, Roen, Rohn, Ron, Roten, Rotan, Rotz, Rott

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Where is the Rotn family from?

You can see how Rotn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rotn family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rotn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rotn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotn 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 39 census records available for the last name Rotn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotn 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Rotn. 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 Rotn. For the veterans among your Rotn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotn 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rotn

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