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Roto Family History

Roto 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, Proto, Toto, Soto, Romo, Goto, Rojo, Coto, Roso

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Where is the Roto family from?

You can see how Roto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roto family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Roto families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Roto family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Roto's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Roto families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roto 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 Roto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roto. 72% of Roto men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

What Roto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Roto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roto 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Roto. 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 77 military records available for the last name Roto. For the veterans among your Roto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roto lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Roto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Roto in 1963 was 68, and 69 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roto 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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