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Rothenberg Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of numerous places named Rothenberg. Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name from German Rot(en)berg ‘red mountain’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rotenberg, Ruthenberg, Rosenberg, Wattenberg, Guttenberg, Reichenberg

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Rothenberg Family Origin

Where is the Rothenberg family from?

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You can see how Rothenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rothenberg families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Rothenberg families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rothenberg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rothenberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rothenberg Family Occupations

What did your Rothenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Shoemaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Rothenberg.

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Shoemaker
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Rothenberg Historical Records

What Rothenberg family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Rothenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothenberg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Rothenberg. 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 Card

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Rothenberg. For the veterans among your Rothenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rothenberg Life Expectancy

What is the average Rothenberg lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rothenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rothenberg in 1944 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rothenberg 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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