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Roter Family History

Roter Surname Meaning

see Rutter.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Roter family from?

You can see how Roter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Roter families living in Kent. This was about 47% of all the recorded Roter's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Roter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roter 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 Roter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roter. 100% of Roter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Roter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Roter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roter 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Roter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Roter. For the veterans among your Roter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roter lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Roter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Roter in 1956 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roter 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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