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Roetker Family History

Roetker 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: Roetzer, Roether, Roecker, Roemer, Roker, Rocker, Recker, Boenker

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Where is the Roetker family from?

You can see how Roetker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roetker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roetker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Roetker families living in Indiana. This was about 64% of all the recorded Roetker's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Roetker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roetker 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 Roetker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roetker. 20% of Roetker men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Roetker women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Roetker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Roetker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roetker 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Roetker. 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 113 military records available for the last name Roetker. For the veterans among your Roetker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roetker lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Roetker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Roetker in 1960 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roetker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roetker 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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