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Rothfus Family History

Rothfus Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Rothfuss.

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


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Where is the Rothfus family from?

You can see how Rothfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothfus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rothfus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Rothfus families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rothfus's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rothfus families in 1911.
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What did your Rothfus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rothfus. 67% of Rothfus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rothfus women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Private
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Rothfus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rothfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothfus 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Rothfus. 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 223 military records available for the last name Rothfus. For the veterans among your Rothfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothfus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rothfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rothfus in 1961 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rothfus 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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