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Roltgen Family History

Roltgen 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: Holten, Bolten, Rosten, Roten, Rolen, Wiltgen, Holtzen, Colten

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Where is the Roltgen family from?

You can see how Roltgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roltgen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Roltgen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Roltgen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Roltgen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Roltgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roltgen 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Roltgen. 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 95 military records available for the last name Roltgen. For the veterans among your Roltgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roltgen lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Roltgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Roltgen in 1942 was 35, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roltgen 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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