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Rotruck Family History

Rotruck Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Rothrock.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rotruck family from?

You can see how Rotruck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotruck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rotruck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Rotruck families living in British Columbia. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rotruck's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Rotruck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotruck 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 Rotruck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rotruck. 59% of Rotruck men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rotruck women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rotruck were Carpenter and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    59%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Rotruck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rotruck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotruck 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Rotruck. 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 353 military records available for the last name Rotruck. For the veterans among your Rotruck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotruck lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rotruck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rotruck in 1959 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rotruck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotruck 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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