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Rotvold Family History

Rotvold 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: Rotolo, Brovold, Bratvold, Reynold, Zottola, Ruvolo, Rumbold

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Where is the Rotvold family from?

You can see how Rotvold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotvold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rotvold families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rotvold's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rotvold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotvold 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 Rotvold ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rotvold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Rotvold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotvold 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Rotvold. 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 34 military records available for the last name Rotvold. For the veterans among your Rotvold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotvold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Rotvold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rotvold in 1963 was 73, and 64 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rotvold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotvold 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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