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Roton Family History

Roton Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Roten.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Roton family from?

You can see how Roton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Roton families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Roton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Roton families in 1891.
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What did your Roton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roton. 100% of Roton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roton 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Roton. 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 461 military records available for the last name Roton. For the veterans among your Roton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Roton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Roton in 1961 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roton 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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