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Routhan Family History

Routhan 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: Louthan, Rothman, Outman, Rohan, Rutman, Routh, Rotan, Southam

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Where is the Routhan family from?

You can see how Routhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Routhan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Routhan families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Routhan's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Routhan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Routhan 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 Routhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Routhan. 100% of Routhan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Routhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Routhan 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Routhan. 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 43 military records available for the last name Routhan. For the veterans among your Routhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Routhan lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Routhan

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