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Rotsma Family History

Rotsma 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: Rosa, Rota, Cosma, Rosman, Rothman, Roma, Rotta, Rozsa, Rotman

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Where is the Rotsma family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotsma 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 Rotsma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rotsma. 100% of Rotsma men worked as a Painter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Rotsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotsma 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rotsma. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rotsma. For the veterans among your Rotsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotsma lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Rotsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rotsma in 1967 was 82, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotsma 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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