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Routman Family History

Routman 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: Outman, Rutman, Rotman, Roitman, Rottman, Roytman, Troutman, Roetman

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Where is the Routman family from?

You can see how Routman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Routman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Routman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Routman families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Routman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Routman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Routman 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 Routman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Part Owner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Routman. 28% of Routman men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Routman women worked as a Part Owner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Routman were Farming and Housewife.

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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

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Proprietor Partner
    14%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Part Owner
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Routman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Routman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Routman 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Routman. 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 89 military records available for the last name Routman. For the veterans among your Routman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Routman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Routman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Routman in 1962 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Routman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Routman 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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