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Rotsen Family History

Rotsen 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: Rosen, Roten, Rossen, Rose, Olsen, Rutten, Botten, Roser, Broten

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Where is the Rotsen family from?

You can see how Rotsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rotsen family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Rotsen's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Rotsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotsen 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 8 census records available for the last name Rotsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotsen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rotsen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rotsen. For the veterans among your Rotsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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