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Roeth Family History

Roeth Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hrōd ‘fame renown’ as for example Rudolf.

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


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Where is the Roeth family from?

You can see how Roeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roeth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Roeth families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Roeth's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roeth families in 1911.
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What did your Roeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roeth. 18% of Roeth men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Roeth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roeth were Salesman and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Machine Operator
    29%

What Roeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roeth 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Roeth. 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 321 military records available for the last name Roeth. For the veterans among your Roeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roeth lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Roeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Roeth in 1956 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roeth 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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