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Rotkowski Family History

Rotkowski 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: Kotkowski, Ratkowski, Rutkowski, Rostkowski, Rakowski, Borkowski

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Where is the Rotkowski family from?

You can see how Rotkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotkowski family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rotkowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rotkowski families living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rotkowski's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Rotkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rotkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rotkowski. 25% of Rotkowski men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Tailor
    10%
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Rotkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotkowski 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Rotkowski. 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 44 military records available for the last name Rotkowski. For the veterans among your Rotkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotkowski lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Rotkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rotkowski in 1972 was 87, and 85 in 2003.

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