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Rottet Family History

Rottet 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: Rotter, Otter, Rutten, Notte, Botten, Cotter, Poteet, Zotter, Trotter

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Where is the Rottet family from?

You can see how Rottet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rottet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rottet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Rottet families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Rottet's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rottet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rottet 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 Rottet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rottet. 50% of Rottet men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Cabinet Maker
    17%

What Rottet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Rottet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottet 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rottet. 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 346 military records available for the last name Rottet. For the veterans among your Rottet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rottet lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Rottet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rottet in 1949 was 40, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rottet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rottet 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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