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Rothbard Family History

Rothbard Surname Meaning

Altered form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Rothbart.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rothbard family from?

You can see how Rothbard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothbard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rothbard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rothbard family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rothbard's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Rothbard families in 1911.
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What did your Rothbard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rothbard. 26% of Rothbard men worked as a Salesman and 42% of Rothbard women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rothbard were Attorney and Packer.

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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
    26%
  • Shipping Clerk
    15%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Attorney
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    42%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Packer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rothbard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothbard 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Rothbard. 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 204 military records available for the last name Rothbard. For the veterans among your Rothbard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothbard lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rothbard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rothbard in 1961 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

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