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Routa Family History

Routa 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: Rout, Rota, Ruta, Rotta, Routh, Route, Routt, Roth, Cotta, Rosa

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Where is the Routa family from?

You can see how Routa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Routa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Routa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Routa families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Routa's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Routa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Routa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Routa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Routa 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Routa. 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 68 military records available for the last name Routa. For the veterans among your Routa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Routa lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Routa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Routa in 1958 was 58, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Routa 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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