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Rotsch Family History

Rotsch 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: Roesch, Rosch, Botsch, Gotsch, Roth, Roch, Roach, Rodich, Posch

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Where is the Rotsch family from?

You can see how Rotsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotsch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rotsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Rotsch families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rotsch's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rotsch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotsch 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 Rotsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rotsch. 100% of Rotsch 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
    100%

What Rotsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Rotsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotsch 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Rotsch. 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 203 military records available for the last name Rotsch. For the veterans among your Rotsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotsch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rotsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rotsch in 1965 was 61, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rotsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotsch 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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