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Rotthier Family History

Rotthier 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: Rottier, Routhier, Rotter, Rother, Roethler, Gonthier, Rottner

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotthier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Rotthier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotthier 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Rotthier. 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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There are 15 military records available for the last name Rotthier. For the veterans among your Rotthier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotthier lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Rotthier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rotthier in 1976 was 92, and 75 in 1989.

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