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Rottger Family History

Rottger Surname Meaning

North German (Röttger): see Roettger.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rottger family from?

You can see how Rottger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rottger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rottger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rottger family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rottger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rottger families in 1911.
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What did your Rottger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rottger. 24% of Rottger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rottger 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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Janitor
    18%
  • Soldier
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rottger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rottger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottger 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Rottger. 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 940 military records available for the last name Rottger. For the veterans among your Rottger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rottger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rottger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rottger in 1956 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rottger 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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