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Rotramel Family History

Rotramel Surname Meaning

Altered (metathesized) form of German Rothärmel: see Rothermel.

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


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Where is the Rotramel family from?

You can see how Rotramel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotramel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rotramel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rotramel families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rotramel's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Rotramel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotramel 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 Rotramel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rotramel. 33% of Rotramel men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Rotramel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rotramel were Miner and Teacher.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm
    9%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Rotramel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rotramel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotramel 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Rotramel. 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 543 military records available for the last name Rotramel. For the veterans among your Rotramel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotramel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rotramel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rotramel in 1959 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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