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Rothmaler Family History

Rothmaler 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: Rothbauer, Rothmeyer, Rothman, Rothacker, Rother, Thaler, Roethler

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Where is the Rothmaler family from?

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

There are 37 census records available for the last name Rothmaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothmaler 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Rothmaler. 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 357 military records available for the last name Rothmaler. For the veterans among your Rothmaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothmaler lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Rothmaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rothmaler in 1972 was 87, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rothmaler 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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