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Rothaug Family History

Rothaug 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: Grothaus, Rothbaum, Rothfus, Roth, Rota, Rothman, Rothfuss, Rother

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Where is the Rothaug family from?

You can see how Rothaug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothaug family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rothaug families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Rothaug families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Rothaug's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rothaug families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothaug 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 Rothaug ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Mill Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rothaug. 100% of Rothaug men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Rothaug women worked as a Mill Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mill Worker
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Rothaug family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Rothaug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothaug 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Rothaug. 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 258 military records available for the last name Rothaug. For the veterans among your Rothaug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothaug lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rothaug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rothaug in 1964 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rothaug 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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