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Rottluff Family History

Rottluff 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: Ratcliff, Potthoff, Ruthruff, Ratzlaff, Ortloff, Rohloff, Bottorff

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Where is the Rottluff family from?

You can see how Rottluff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rottluff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rottluff families living in South Dakota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rottluff's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Rottluff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rottluff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rottluff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rottluff. 100% of Rottluff men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Rottluff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottluff 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Rottluff. 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 46 military records available for the last name Rottluff. For the veterans among your Rottluff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rottluff lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rottluff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rottluff in 1967 was 79, and 90 in 2003.

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