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Routhier Name Meaning

French:: variant of Routier . variant of Rothier from the ancient Germanic personal name Hrodhari composed of the elements hrod ‘glory’ and hari ‘army’. Compare Rookey .

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


Similar surnames: Gonthier, Pothier, Couturier, Bouvier, Authier, Rottier, Trottier

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Where is the Routhier family from?

You can see how Routhier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Routhier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Routhier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 443 Routhier families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Routhier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Routhier families in 1911.
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What did your Routhier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Revenue were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Routhier. 40% of Routhier men worked as a Cultivateur and 56% of Routhier women worked as a Revenue. Some less common occupations for Americans named Routhier were Cult and Maitre De Porte. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    40%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    9%
  • Journalier
    8%
  • Cult
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Revenue
    56%
  • Commis
    23%
  • Maitre De Porte
    23%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Routhier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Routhier 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 696 immigration records available for the last name Routhier. 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 999 military records available for the last name Routhier. For the veterans among your Routhier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Routhier lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Routhier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Routhier in 1955 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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