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Roettgen Family History

Roettgen 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: Roettger, Ruetten, Boettger, Rutten, Botten, Rotter, Cotten, Regen

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Where is the Roettgen family from?

You can see how Roettgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roettgen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Roettgen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Roettgen families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Roettgen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Roettgen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roettgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roettgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roettgen. 50% of Roettgen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Roettgen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roettgen were Farmer and Maid. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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What Roettgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Roettgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roettgen 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Roettgen. 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 107 military records available for the last name Roettgen. For the veterans among your Roettgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roettgen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Roettgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Roettgen in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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