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Rottjer Family History

Rottjer 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, Rottier, Rottner, Rottler, Otter, Cotter, Zotter, Trotter

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Where is the Rottjer family from?

You can see how Rottjer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rottjer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rottjer families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Rottjer family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rottjer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Rottjer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rottjer 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 74 census records available for the last name Rottjer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottjer 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Rottjer. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rottjer. For the veterans among your Rottjer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rottjer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Rottjer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rottjer in 1976 was 78, and 65 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rottjer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rottjer 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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