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Rotte Family History

Rotte 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: Notte, Motte, Rotter, Botte, Rotta, Hotte, Ratte, Rothe, Route, Rott

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Where is the Rotte family from?

You can see how Rotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotte family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rotte families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 24 Rotte families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rotte's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rotte families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotte 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 Rotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rotte. 32% of Rotte men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rotte women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rotte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotte 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Rotte. 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 Rotte. For the veterans among your Rotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotte lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rotte in 1967 was 63, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rotte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotte 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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