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Roote Family History

Roote Name Meaning

see Root .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Root, Coote, Foote, Route, Roope, Roose, Rote, Boote, Rooke, Roots

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Where is the Roote family from?

You can see how Roote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roote family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roote families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Roote families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Roote's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roote families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roote surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roote ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Roote. 50% of Roote men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Roote women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Roote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roote 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Roote. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 415 military records available for the last name Roote. For the veterans among your Roote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roote lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Roote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Roote in 1962 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

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