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Rotnem Family History

Rotnem 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: Rodney, Rotter, Rohner, Cotner, Rother, Rosner, Roten, Ronne, Botner

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Where is the Rotnem family from?

You can see how Rotnem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotnem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rotnem families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Rotnem's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Rotnem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotnem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rotnem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Merchant and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rotnem. 100% of Rotnem men worked as a Merchant and 100% of Rotnem women worked as a Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Merchant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Rotnem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Rotnem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotnem 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Rotnem. 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 62 military records available for the last name Rotnem. For the veterans among your Rotnem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotnem lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Rotnem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rotnem in 1954 was 35, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotnem 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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