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Rothbaum Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German rot ‘red’ + Baum ‘tree’.

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


Similar surnames: Rothbart, Goldbaum, Baum, Rosenbaum, Rothman, Kienbaum, Pottebaum

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Where is the Rothbaum family from?

You can see how Rothbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothbaum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rothbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Rothbaum families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Rothbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rothbaum families in 1920.
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What did your Rothbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rothbaum. 34% of Rothbaum men worked as a Salesman and 67% of Rothbaum women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rothbaum were Barber 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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Barber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rothbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothbaum 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Rothbaum. 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 168 military records available for the last name Rothbaum. For the veterans among your Rothbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothbaum lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Rothbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rothbaum in 1941 was 35, and 60 in 2004.

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