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Rothanburg Family History

Rothanburg 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: Rothenberg, Rodenburg, Ruthenberg, Rotenberg, Rothberg, Rosenburg

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Where is the Rothanburg family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothanburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rothanburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rothanburg. 100% of Rothanburg men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Rothanburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothanburg 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rothanburg. 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 5 military records available for the last name Rothanburg. For the veterans among your Rothanburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothanburg lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Rothanburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rothanburg in 1971 was 74, and 77 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rothanburg 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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