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Rothel Family History

Rothel 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: Rother, Rothe, Rothell, Rochel, Rathel, Roethel, Roth, Rachel, Rogel

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Where is the Rothel family from?

You can see how Rothel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rothel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Rothel families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rothel's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Rothel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothel 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 Rothel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rothel. 60% of Rothel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rothel women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Rothel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rothel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothel 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Rothel. 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 503 military records available for the last name Rothel. For the veterans among your Rothel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rothel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rothel in 1961 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rothel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rothel 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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