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Rotgers Family History

Rotgers 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: Rutgers, Rodgers, Rogers, Roger, Rotter, Rother, Rogero, Brothers

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Where is the Rotgers family from?

You can see how Rotgers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotgers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rotgers family living in Florida. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rotgers's in USA. Florida and 3 other states had the highest population of Rotgers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotgers 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 Rotgers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rotgers. 67% of Rotgers men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rotgers women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rotgers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Rotgers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotgers 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Rotgers. 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 71 military records available for the last name Rotgers. For the veterans among your Rotgers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotgers lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rotgers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rotgers in 1967 was 77, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotgers 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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