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Rotroff Family History

Rotroff 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: Rosoff, Boroff, Rogoff, Rohloff, Ostroff, Petroff, Doroff, Rockoff

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Where is the Rotroff family from?

You can see how Rotroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotroff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rotroff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Rotroff families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rotroff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rotroff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotroff 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 Rotroff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rotroff. 31% of Rotroff men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Rotroff women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rotroff were Mechanic and Farmer.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Rotroff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 992 census records available for the last name Rotroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotroff 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Rotroff. 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 215 military records available for the last name Rotroff. For the veterans among your Rotroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotroff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rotroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rotroff in 1962 was 69, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotroff 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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