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Early Origins of the Roetman family

The surname Roetman was first found in Thuringia, where the family was known for its contributions to the prosperity and culture of the emerging feudal society. The family branched into numerous houses, many of which acquired estates and manors throughout the surrounding regions.

Early History of the Roetman family

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Roetman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Roetman, Roetmann, Roedl, Roet and others.

Early Notables of the Roetman family

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United States Roetman migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Roetman Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Seliz Roetman, aged 50, originally from Laslaw, arrived in New York in 1907 aboard the ship "Potsdam" from Rotterdam, Netherlands 1
  • Schearne Roetman, aged 50, originally from Janospol Wolhj, Russia, arrived in New York in 1909 aboard the ship "Volturno" from Rotterdam, Netherlands 1
  • Lieving Roetman, aged 40, originally from Schiedam, Holland, arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Nieuw Amsterdam" from Rotterdam, Netherlands 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Roetman (post 1700) +

  • Elizabeth Roetman, American author, known for her book Straight From the Horse’s Mouth: Hopkins, Hidalgo, and Hollywood


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result


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