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Rottern Family History

Rottern 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: Rotter, Mottern, Otter, Rutten, Botten, Cotter, Zotter, Trotter

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Where is the Rottern family from?

You can see how Rottern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rottern family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rottern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Rottern family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rottern's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Rottern families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rottern 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 33 census records available for the last name Rottern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottern 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Rottern. 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 29 military records available for the last name Rottern. For the veterans among your Rottern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rottern lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Rottern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rottern in 1968 was 79, and 90 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rottern 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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