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Roters Family History

Roters 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: Roers, Rogers, Robers, Rotert, Rover, Rodes, Roder, Rivers, Robert

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Where is the Roters family from?

You can see how Roters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roters family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Roters families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Roters's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roters families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roters. 100% of Roters men worked as an Accountant. .

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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

  • Accountant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Roters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roters 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Roters. 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 148 military records available for the last name Roters. For the veterans among your Roters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roters lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Roters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Roters in 1972 was 71, and 72 in 2004.

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