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Rottschafer Family History

Rottschafer 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, Rentschler, Ritthaler, Petschauer, Roscher, Loetscher

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Where is the Rottschafer family from?

You can see how Rottschafer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rottschafer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rottschafer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rottschafer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rottschafer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rottschafer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rottschafer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Part Owner and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rottschafer. 50% of Rottschafer men worked as a Part Owner and 100% of Rottschafer women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Part Owner
    50%
  • Medical Doctor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Rottschafer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Rottschafer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rottschafer 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Rottschafer. 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 50 military records available for the last name Rottschafer. For the veterans among your Rottschafer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rottschafer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rottschafer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rottschafer in 1962 was 55, and 102 in 2004.

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