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Rotenbury Family History

Rotenbury 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: Rodenburg, Rotenberg, Rosenburg, Rotenberry, Rosenberg, Waterbury

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Where is the Rotenbury family from?

You can see how Rotenbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotenbury family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rotenbury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rotenbury families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Rotenbury's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Rotenbury families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotenbury 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 Rotenbury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Rotenbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotenbury 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rotenbury. 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 63 military records available for the last name Rotenbury. For the veterans among your Rotenbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotenbury lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Rotenbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rotenbury in 1955 was 64, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotenbury 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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