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Rotvig Family History

Rotvig 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: Potvin, Natvig, Rettig, Rovin, Roig, Roti, Romig, Roerig, Rohrig

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Where is the Rotvig family from?

You can see how Rotvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotvig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rotvig family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Rotvig's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Rotvig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotvig 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 24 census records available for the last name Rotvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotvig 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rotvig. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rotvig. For the veterans among your Rotvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotvig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Rotvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rotvig in 1965 was 60, and 86 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotvig 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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