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Roethlin Family History

Roethlin 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: Roethler, Rochlin, Roethle, Roeglin, Roehling, Rothman, Poehlein

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Where is the Roethlin family from?

You can see how Roethlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roethlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roethlin family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roethlin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Roethlin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Roethlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roethlin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Roethlin. 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 69 military records available for the last name Roethlin. For the veterans among your Roethlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roethlin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1982, in the United States, Roethlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Roethlin in 1975 was 44, and 93 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roethlin 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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