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Rohte Family History

Rohte 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: Rohe, Route, Rote, Rohde, Rose, Rode, Rout, Conte, Roth, Root

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Where is the Rohte family from?

You can see how Rohte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rohte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rohte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rohte families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rohte's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Rohte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rohte 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 Rohte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rohte. 100% of Rohte men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Rohte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rohte 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Rohte. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rohte. For the veterans among your Rohte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rohte lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1979, in the United States, Rohte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rohte in 1976 was 75, and 87 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rohte 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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