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Rottach Family History

Rottach 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: Roach, Rotta, Rombach, Gottsch, Roth, Cotta, Roch, Rota, Rodich

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Where is the Rottach family from?

You can see how Rottach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rottach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rottach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rottach families living in Sussex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rottach's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Rottach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rottach 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 Rottach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rottach. 31% of Rottach men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Rottach women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rottach were New Worker and Teacher.

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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
    31%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Part Owner Operator
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Rottach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Rottach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottach 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Rottach. 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 377 military records available for the last name Rottach. For the veterans among your Rottach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rottach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rottach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rottach in 1962 was 74, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rottach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rottach 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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