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Rottner Family History

Rottner Surname Meaning

German: either a habitational name for someone from a place called Rotten in Pomerania or a variant of Rottler

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


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Where is the Rottner family from?

You can see how Rottner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rottner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rottner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Rottner families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Rottner's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Rottner families in 1871.
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What did your Rottner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Paid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rottner. 50% of Rottner women worked as a Paid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Paid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Domestic Help
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rottner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottner 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Rottner. 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 699 military records available for the last name Rottner. For the veterans among your Rottner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rottner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rottner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rottner in 1944 was 36, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rottner 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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