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Rothberger Family History

Rothberger 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: Rehberger, Rothenberger, Romberger, Rothberg, Froneberger, Eichberger

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Where is the Rothberger family from?

You can see how Rothberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Rothberger families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Rothberger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rothberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothberger 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 Rothberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rothberger. 28% of Rothberger men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Rothberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 813 census records available for the last name Rothberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothberger 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Rothberger. 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 110 military records available for the last name Rothberger. For the veterans among your Rothberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rothberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rothberger in 1963 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rothberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rothberger 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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