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Rottie Family History

Rottie 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: Rottier, Notte, Zotti, Motte, Rotter, Cottle, Botte, Rotta, Hotte

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Where is the Rottie family from?

You can see how Rottie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rottie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rottie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Rottie family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rottie's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Rottie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rottie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rottie ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Rottie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottie 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Rottie. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rottie. For the veterans among your Rottie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rottie lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Rottie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rottie in 1990 was 46, and 86 in 2002.

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