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Routon Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of Rowton .

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


Similar surnames: Roston, Auton, Heuton, Roten, Dolton, Boston, Broxton, Route, Hoston

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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 1891 there were 8 Routon families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Routon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Routon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Routon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Routon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Routon. 100% of Routon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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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 the UK, 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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