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Rountrey Family History

Rountrey 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: Rountree, Rowntree, Roundtree, Courtney, Huntley, Rodney, Runte

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Where is the Rountrey family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rountrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rountrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rountrey. 50% of Rountrey men worked as a Foreman.

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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

  • Foreman
    50%
  • Inspector
    50%

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Rountrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rountrey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rountrey. 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 37 military records available for the last name Rountrey. For the veterans among your Rountrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rountrey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Rountrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Rountrey in 1973 was 55, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rountrey 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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