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Rottenburg Family History

Rottenburg 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: Rottenberg, Rodenburg, Rothenberg, Rotenberg, Wittenburg, Rosenburg

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Where is the Rottenburg family from?

You can see how Rottenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rottenburg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rottenburg families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 7 Rottenburg families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rottenburg's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rottenburg families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rottenburg 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 Rottenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rottenburg. 100% of Rottenburg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rottenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Rottenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottenburg 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Rottenburg. 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 162 military records available for the last name Rottenburg. For the veterans among your Rottenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rottenburg lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2003, in the United States, Rottenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rottenburg in 2000 was 77, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rottenburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rottenburg 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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