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Routon Family History

Routon Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Rowton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Routon family from?

You can see how Routon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Routon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Routon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Routon families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Routon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Routon families in 1911.
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What did your Routon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Routon. 40% of Routon men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Routon women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Routon were Bookkeeper and Typist.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Typist
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Routon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Routon 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Routon. 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 910 military records available for the last name Routon. For the veterans among your Routon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Routon lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Routon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Routon in 1956 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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