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Rotkin Family History

Rotkin 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: Botkin, Kotkin, Potvin, Ruskin, Hoskin, Itkin, Raskin, Rolin, Robin

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Where is the Rotkin family from?

You can see how Rotkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rotkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rotkin families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rotkin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rotkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotkin 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 Rotkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rotkin. 37% of Rotkin men worked as a Clerk and 60% of Rotkin women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rotkin were Painter and Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Rotkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Rotkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotkin 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 322 immigration records available for the last name Rotkin. 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 66 military records available for the last name Rotkin. For the veterans among your Rotkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rotkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rotkin in 1963 was 70, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotkin 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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