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Rottschalk Family History

Rottschalk 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: Gottschalk, Gottschall, Rothschild, Gottshall, Gotschall, Schalk

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Where is the Rottschalk family from?

You can see how Rottschalk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rottschalk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rottschalk families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rottschalk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rottschalk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rottschalk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rottschalk ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Rottschalk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottschalk 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Rottschalk. 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 45 military records available for the last name Rottschalk. For the veterans among your Rottschalk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rottschalk lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Rottschalk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rottschalk in 1970 was 67, and 97 in 1998.

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