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Rottenhouse Family History

Rottenhouse 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: Rittenhouse, Oosterhouse, Stenhouse, Outhouse, Greenhouse, Whitehouse

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Where is the Rottenhouse family from?

You can see how Rottenhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rottenhouse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rottenhouse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rottenhouse families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 69% of all the recorded Rottenhouse's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rottenhouse families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Rottenhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottenhouse 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rottenhouse. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rottenhouse. For the veterans among your Rottenhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rottenhouse lifespan?

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