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Routner Family History

Routner 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: Rottner, Troutner, Reuter, Kostner, Ortner, Rotter, Cortner, Rohner

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Where is the Routner family from?

You can see how Routner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Routner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Routner families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Routner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Routner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Routner 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 28 census records available for the last name Routner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Routner 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Routner. 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 3 military records available for the last name Routner. For the veterans among your Routner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Routner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Routner 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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