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Rootman Family History

Rootman 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: Footman, Rotman, Roitman, Rottman, Roytman, Hootman, Roetman, Notman

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Where is the Rootman family from?

You can see how Rootman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rootman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rootman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rootman families living in Michigan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Rootman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rootman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rootman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Rootman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rootman 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Rootman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rootman. For the veterans among your Rootman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rootman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rootman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rootman

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