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Rottinger Family History

Rottinger 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: Pottinger, Ottinger, Rittinger, Hottinger, Rettinger, Gettinger

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Where is the Rottinger family from?

You can see how Rottinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rottinger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rottinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 3 Rottinger families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Rottinger's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Rottinger families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rottinger 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 Rottinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rottinger. 100% of Rottinger men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Rottinger women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Rottinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Rottinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottinger 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Rottinger. 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 637 military records available for the last name Rottinger. For the veterans among your Rottinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rottinger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rottinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rottinger in 1967 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rottinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rottinger 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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