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Rothenberger Family History

Rothenberger Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of the various places called Rothenberg.

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


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Where is the Rothenberger family from?

You can see how Rothenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothenberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rothenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Rothenberger families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rothenberger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rothenberger families in 1911.
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What did your Rothenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rothenberger. 100% of Rothenberger men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rothenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rothenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothenberger 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Rothenberger. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rothenberger. For the veterans among your Rothenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothenberger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rothenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rothenberger in 1951 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rothenberger 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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