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Rothaermel Family History

Rothaermel 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: Rothermel, Roadarmel, Rotramel, Rothacker, Rother, Harmel, Rothwell

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Where is the Rothaermel family from?

You can see how Rothaermel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothaermel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rothaermel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Rothaermel families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rothaermel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rothaermel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Rothaermel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothaermel 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Rothaermel. 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 62 military records available for the last name Rothaermel. For the veterans among your Rothaermel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothaermel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Rothaermel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rothaermel in 1963 was 77, and 39 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rothaermel 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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