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Rothbury Family History

Rothbury 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: Rothbart, Rothberg, Rothery, Roxbury, Rothbard, Rathburn, Woodbury

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Where is the Rothbury family from?

You can see how Rothbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothbury family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rothbury families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rothbury families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rothbury's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rothbury families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothbury 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 178 census records available for the last name Rothbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothbury 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Rothbury. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rothbury. For the veterans among your Rothbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothbury lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rothbury 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rothbury

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