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Rott Family History

Rott Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Roth. habitational name from any of several places so named for example in Bavaria or of places called Rot or Roth.

This form of the German surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine) and in some other European countries especially Czechia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rott family from?

You can see how Rott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Rott families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rott's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rott families in 1911.
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What did your Rott ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rott. 100% of Rott men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Rott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rott 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Rott. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Rott. For the veterans among your Rott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rott lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rott in 1951 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rott 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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