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Rothkopf Family History

Rothkopf Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for someone with red hair from Middle High German rōt ‘red’ + kopf ‘head’.

German rot + Kopf.

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


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Where is the Rothkopf family from?

You can see how Rothkopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothkopf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rothkopf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Rothkopf families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rothkopf's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Rothkopf families in 1880.
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What did your Rothkopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rothkopf. 27% of Rothkopf men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Rothkopf women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rothkopf were Owner and Stenographer.

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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
    27%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Owner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Rothkopf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Rothkopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothkopf 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Rothkopf. 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 367 military records available for the last name Rothkopf. For the veterans among your Rothkopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothkopf lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rothkopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rothkopf in 1954 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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