Rottier Family History

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Rottier Name Meaning

habitational name from Rottier in Drôme. from the Germanic personal name Hrothari composed of the elements hrod ‘renown’ + hari ‘army’. occupational name for a player on the rote (a medieval stringed instrument), Old French rote.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rotter, Otter, Rother, Retter, Trottier, Cotter, Trotter, Mortier

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Rottier Family Origin

Where is the Rottier family from?

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You can see how Rottier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rottier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rottier families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rottier families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rottier's in the UK. London had the highest population of Rottier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rottier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rottier Family Occupations

What did your Rottier ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Rottier occupation in the USA was Gardener. 100% of Rottier's were Gardeners.

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  • Gardener

    100%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rottier ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Rottier Historical Records

What Rottier family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 937 census records available for the last name Rottier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 343 immigration records available for the last name Rottier. 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 Card

There are 196 military records available for the last name Rottier. For the veterans among your Rottier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rottier Life Expectancy

What is the average Rottier lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rottier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rottier in 1960 was 37, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rottier 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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