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Rotmer Family History

Rotmer 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: Roemer, Romer, Rotter, Rother, Rohmer, Sommer, Homer, Rover, Otter

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Where is the Rotmer family from?

You can see how Rotmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotmer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rotmer family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Rotmer's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Rotmer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Rotmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotmer 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Rotmer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rotmer. For the veterans among your Rotmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotmer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Rotmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rotmer in 1966 was 90, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotmer 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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