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Rotko Family History

Rotko 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: Rosko, Rock, Rook, Roth, Rota, Romeo, Ronco, Proto, Rokos, Toto

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Where is the Rotko family from?

You can see how Rotko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Rotko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 30% of all the recorded Rotko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rotko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotko 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 Rotko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rotko. 39% of Rotko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rotko women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    39%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Rotko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Rotko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotko 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Rotko. 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 108 military records available for the last name Rotko. For the veterans among your Rotko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rotko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rotko in 1963 was 69, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rotko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotko 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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