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Rothal Family History

Rothal 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: Rohal, Roth, Rota, Rothman, Roubal, Rother, Roybal, Rotta, Rohan

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Where is the Rothal family from?

You can see how Rothal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Rothal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rothal family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rothal's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Rothal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothal 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 36 census records available for the last name Rothal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothal 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rothal. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rothal. For the veterans among your Rothal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothal lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Rothal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rothal in 1987 was 55, and 89 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rothal 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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