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Rottan Family History

Rottan 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: Rotta, Rotan, Rattan, Rotman, Rottman, Ruttan, Notman, Cotta, Rutten

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Where is the Rottan family from?

You can see how Rottan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rottan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rottan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rottan family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rottan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rottan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rottan 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 134 census records available for the last name Rottan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottan 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Rottan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rottan. For the veterans among your Rottan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rottan lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Rottan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rottan in 1982 was 64, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rottan 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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