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Rotonda Family History

Rotonda 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: Rotondo, Rotunda, Rotondi, Ronda, Roorda, Foronda, Roton, Rotundo

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Where is the Rotonda family from?

You can see how Rotonda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotonda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rotonda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Rotonda families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Rotonda's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rotonda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotonda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rotonda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rotonda. 27% of Rotonda men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Rotonda women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rotonda were Pedlar and Chambermaid. .

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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
    27%
  • Barber
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Pedlar
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Chambermaid
    29%
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Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Rotonda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotonda 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Rotonda. 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 94 military records available for the last name Rotonda. For the veterans among your Rotonda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotonda lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rotonda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rotonda in 1966 was 79, and 99 in 2004.

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