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Roethmeyer Family History

Roethmeyer Surname 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: Rothmeyer, Roethler, Krietemeyer, Rosemeyer, Rustemeyer, Rodemeyer

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Where is the Roethmeyer family from?

You can see how Roethmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roethmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roethmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Roethmeyer family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Roethmeyer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Roethmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Roethmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roethmeyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Roethmeyer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Roethmeyer. For the veterans among your Roethmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roethmeyer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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