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Rottloff Family History

Rottloff 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: Potthoff, Ortloff, Rohloff, Dettloff, Roloff, Ratzloff, Retzloff

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Where is the Rottloff family from?

You can see how Rottloff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rottloff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rottloff family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Rottloff's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Rottloff families in 1920.
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What did your Rottloff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rottloff. 100% of Rottloff men worked as a Knitter.

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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

  • Knitter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Rottloff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottloff 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Rottloff. 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 56 military records available for the last name Rottloff. For the veterans among your Rottloff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rottloff lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Rottloff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rottloff in 1945 was 42, and 102 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rottloff 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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