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Rothell Family History

Rothell Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Röthel a diminutive of Roth 1 or a habitational name from a place so named in Switzerland.

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


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Where is the Rothell family from?

You can see how Rothell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rothell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Rothell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rothell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rothell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothell 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 Rothell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rothell. 34% of Rothell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rothell women worked as a Spinner.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    100%

What Rothell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rothell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothell 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Rothell. 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 179 military records available for the last name Rothell. For the veterans among your Rothell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Rothell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rothell in 1953 was 70, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rothell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rothell 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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