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Rothlander Family History

Rothlander 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: Bohlander, Bolander, Rothacker, Kolander, Rylander, Thelander

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Where is the Rothlander family from?

You can see how Rothlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothlander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rothlander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rothlander families living in Wisconsin. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rothlander's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rothlander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothlander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rothlander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rothlander. 100% of Rothlander women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rothlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Rothlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothlander 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Rothlander. 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 115 military records available for the last name Rothlander. For the veterans among your Rothlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothlander lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Rothlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rothlander in 1964 was 60, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rothlander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rothlander 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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