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Routten Family History

Routten 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: Rutten, Outten, Botten, Rotter, Cotten, Rutter, Rosten, Roten, Rusten

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Where is the Routten family from?

You can see how Routten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Routten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Routten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Routten families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Routten's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Routten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Routten 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 Routten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Routten. 100% of Routten men worked as a Manager and 100% of Routten women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Routten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Routten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Routten 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Routten. 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 64 military records available for the last name Routten. For the veterans among your Routten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Routten lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Routten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Routten in 1952 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Routten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Routten 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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