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Rothmeyer Family History

Rothmeyer Surname Meaning

German: distinguishing nickname for a red-haired tenant farmer (see Roth 1 Meyer) or for one whose land had been cleared from forest or woodland (see Roth 2 Meyer).

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


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Where is the Rothmeyer family from?

You can see how Rothmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothmeyer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rothmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Rothmeyer families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rothmeyer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rothmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Rothmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rothmeyer. 27% of Rothmeyer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

What Rothmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rothmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothmeyer 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Rothmeyer. 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 239 military records available for the last name Rothmeyer. For the veterans among your Rothmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothmeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rothmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rothmeyer in 1962 was 74, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rothmeyer 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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