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Rortvedt Family History

Rortvedt Name 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: Hotvedt, Rothert, Tvedt, Rotert, Porter, Horvat, Forrest, Rover

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Where is the Rortvedt family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rortvedt. 58% of Rortvedt men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Farm Laborer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Rortvedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rortvedt 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rortvedt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 192 military records available for the last name Rortvedt. For the veterans among your Rortvedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rortvedt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rortvedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rortvedt in 1962 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

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