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Rootham Family History

Rootham Surname Meaning

from Wrotham (Kent) which is recorded as Uurotaham in 788. The place-name derives from an Old English personal name *Wrōta + Old English hām ‘village homestead’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Rootham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rootham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Rootham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Rootham families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rootham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rootham families in 1911.
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What did your Rootham ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rootham. 100% of Rootham men worked as a Carpenter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Carpenter
    100%

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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rootham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rootham 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Rootham. 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 119 military records available for the last name Rootham. For the veterans among your Rootham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rootham lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Rootham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rootham in 1969 was 92, and 71 in 1988.

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