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Rothberg Name Meaning

German: variant of Rothenberg . Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rothenberg

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rotenberg, Rothenberg, Golberg, Hochberg, Rothbart, Rottenberg

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Where is the Rothberg family from?

You can see how Rothberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rothberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Rothberg families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Rothberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rothberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rothberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rothberg. 17% of Rothberg men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Rothberg women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rothberg were Owner and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Operator
    6%
  • Owner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Typist
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Secretary
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rothberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothberg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rothberg. 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 919 military records available for the last name Rothberg. For the veterans among your Rothberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothberg lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rothberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rothberg in 1952 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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