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Rothshild Family History

Rothshild Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rothschild, Rothchild, Hochschild, Rothfeld, Goodchild, Rashid

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Where is the Rothshild family from?

You can see how Rothshild families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothshild family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rothshild families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Rothshild families living in Illinois. This was about 81% of all the recorded Rothshild's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rothshild families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Rothshild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothshild 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Rothshild. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rothshild. For the veterans among your Rothshild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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