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Routher Family History

Routher 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: Rother, Ruther, Routhier, Souther, Roether, Reuther, Reuter, Rotter

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Where is the Routher family from?

You can see how Routher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Routher family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Routher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Routher families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Routher's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Routher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Routher 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 168 census records available for the last name Routher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Routher 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Routher. 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 8 military records available for the last name Routher. For the veterans among your Routher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Routher lifespan?

Average Routher life expectancy in 1982 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Routher 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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