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Roett Family History

Roett 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: Rowett, Roets, Roeth, Rott, Rhett, Rosett, Goett, Routt, Ott, Cott

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Where is the Roett family from?

You can see how Roett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roett family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Roett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 2 Roett families living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roett's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Roett families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roett 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 354 census records available for the last name Roett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roett 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Roett. 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 35 military records available for the last name Roett. For the veterans among your Roett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Roett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Roett in 1972 was 54, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roett 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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