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Rottenhamer Family History

Rottenhamer 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: Bodenhamer, Koppenhaver, Pfotenhauer, Moldenhauer, Kostenbader

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Where is the Rottenhamer family from?

You can see how Rottenhamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rottenhamer family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Rottenhamer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rottenhamer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rottenhamer families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Rottenhamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottenhamer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rottenhamer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rottenhamer. For the veterans among your Rottenhamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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