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Roitman Family History

Roitman Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname for a red-headed man from Yiddish royt ‘red’ + man ‘man’. Compare Rothman .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Reitman, Rotman, Rothman, Roytman, Rottman, Wortman, Rochman, Rozman

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Where is the Roitman family from?

You can see how Roitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roitman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Roitman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Roitman families living in Massachusetts. This was about 15% of all the recorded Roitman's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Roitman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roitman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roitman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roitman. 30% of Roitman men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    30%
  • Egg Salesman
    30%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Owner
    20%
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Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Roitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roitman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Roitman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 72 military records available for the last name Roitman. For the veterans among your Roitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roitman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Roitman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Roitman in 1962 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

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