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Rotstein Family History

Rotstein 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: Rothstein, Rutstein, Holstein, Rosten, Gutstein, Nothstein, Aronstein

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Where is the Rotstein family from?

You can see how Rotstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotstein family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rotstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 9 Rotstein families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Rotstein's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Rotstein families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotstein 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 Rotstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rotstein. 30% of Rotstein men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    30%
  • Tailor
    30%
  • Lawyer
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    20%

What Rotstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rotstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotstein 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rotstein. 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 224 military records available for the last name Rotstein. For the veterans among your Rotstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotstein lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Rotstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rotstein in 1958 was 41, and 50 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rotstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotstein 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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