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Roetman Family History

Roetman Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Rotman.

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


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Where is the Roetman family from?

You can see how Roetman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roetman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Roetman families living in Iowa. This was about 29% of all the recorded Roetman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Roetman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roetman 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 Roetman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roetman. 35% of Roetman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Roetman women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    35%
  • Printer And Decorator
    12%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Roetman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Roetman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roetman 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Roetman. 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 145 military records available for the last name Roetman. For the veterans among your Roetman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roetman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Roetman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Roetman in 1962 was 83, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roetman 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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