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Rotley Family History

Rotley 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: Rowley, Ratley, Notley, Motley, Rutley, Roley, Rolley, Robley, Otley

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Where is the Rotley family from?

You can see how Rotley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rotley families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rotley family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rotley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rotley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotley 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 109 census records available for the last name Rotley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotley 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rotley. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rotley. For the veterans among your Rotley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1981, in the United States, Rotley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rotley in 1967 was 68, and 80 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotley 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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