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Roterud Family History

Roterud 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: Rotert, Rover, Roder, Robert, Roker, Roser, Roger, Soter, Romer

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Where is the Roterud family from?

You can see how Roterud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roterud family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Roterud families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Roterud's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Roterud families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roterud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roterud ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Roterud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roterud 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Roterud. 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 8 military records available for the last name Roterud. For the veterans among your Roterud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roterud lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1984, in the United States, Roterud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Roterud in 1972 was 77, and 64 in 1984.

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