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Rottinghaus Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Rottinghausen near Osnabrück Lower Saxony.

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


Similar surnames: Bedinghaus, Niedringhaus, Pottinger, Steinhaus, Hettinger

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Where is the Rottinghaus family from?

You can see how Rottinghaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rottinghaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rottinghaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Rottinghaus families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rottinghaus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rottinghaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rottinghaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rottinghaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rottinghaus. 36% of Rottinghaus men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rottinghaus women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rottinghaus were Machinist and Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rottinghaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottinghaus 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Rottinghaus. 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 174 military records available for the last name Rottinghaus. For the veterans among your Rottinghaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rottinghaus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rottinghaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Rottinghaus in 1961 was 54, and 51 in 2004.

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