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Rotkopf Family History

Rotkopf 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: Roskopf, Rothkopf, Rehkopf, Groskopf, Rockoff, Prokop, Kopf, Rokos

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Rotkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotkopf 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Rotkopf. 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 64 military records available for the last name Rotkopf. For the veterans among your Rotkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotkopf lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Rotkopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rotkopf in 1970 was 78, and 75 in 2000.

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