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Rottler Family History

Rottler Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Rotter. east Swabian occupational name for a carter or hauler.

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


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Where is the Rottler family from?

You can see how Rottler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rottler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rottler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Rottler families living in Northumberland. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rottler's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Rottler families in 1891.
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What did your Rottler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rottler. 27% of Rottler men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Rottler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rottler were Truck Driver and Typist.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Typist
    20%

What Rottler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rottler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottler 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Rottler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rottler. For the veterans among your Rottler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rottler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rottler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rottler in 1962 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rottler 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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