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Roettger Family History

Roettger Surname Meaning

North German (Röttger): variant of Rudiger or Roger. Compare Rottger.

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


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Where is the Roettger family from?

You can see how Roettger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roettger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roettger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Roettger family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roettger's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Roettger families in 1891.
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What did your Roettger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roettger. 25% of Roettger men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Roettger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roettger were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%

What Roettger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Roettger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roettger 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Roettger. 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 892 military records available for the last name Roettger. For the veterans among your Roettger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roettger lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Roettger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Roettger in 1948 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roettger 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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