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Rotenberger Family History

Rotenberger 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: Rothenberger, Rosenberger, Rodenberger, Hohenberger, Rotenberg

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Where is the Rotenberger family from?

You can see how Rotenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotenberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rotenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Rotenberger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rotenberger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rotenberger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotenberger 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 Rotenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rotenberger. 38% of Rotenberger men worked as a Truck Driver and 60% of Rotenberger women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rotenberger were Huckster and 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

  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Huckster
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Rotenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Rotenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotenberger 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Rotenberger. 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 94 military records available for the last name Rotenberger. For the veterans among your Rotenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotenberger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rotenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rotenberger in 1962 was 75, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotenberger 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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