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Rootsey Family History

Rootsey Surname Meaning

From Rotsea (ER Yorks), which is recorded as Rotesse in 1086, Rottese in the 13th century, Rotese in the 13th century, Rottsey alias Rottyssey in 1577, and Ratsey in 1606.

The place-name derives from Old English sǣ ‘lake’ with an uncertain first element.

It is probably either hrot ‘scum’ or the Old English personal name Rōt (genitive Rōtes).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rootsey family from?

You can see how Rootsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rootsey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Rootsey families living in London. This was about 85% of all the recorded Rootsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rootsey families in 1891.
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What did your Rootsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butchers shop Keeper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rootsey. 100% of Rootsey men worked as a Butchers shop Keeper and 75% of Rootsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Butchers shop Keeper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    25%

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Passenger Lists

There are 66 immigration records available for the last name Rootsey. 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 60 military records available for the last name Rootsey. For the veterans among your Rootsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rootsey lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Rootsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rootsey in 1990 was 78, and 96 in 2003.

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