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Rothfeld Family History

Rothfeld Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German rot ‘red’ + Feld ‘field’.

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


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Where is the Rothfeld family from?

You can see how Rothfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothfeld family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rothfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Rothfeld families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Rothfeld's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Rothfeld families in 1891.
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What did your Rothfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rothfeld. 22% of Rothfeld men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Rothfeld women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rothfeld were Owner and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Accountant
    13%
  • Owner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rothfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothfeld 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 596 immigration records available for the last name Rothfeld. 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 176 military records available for the last name Rothfeld. For the veterans among your Rothfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothfeld lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rothfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rothfeld in 1958 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

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