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Roeton Family History

Roeton 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: Rowton, Roston, Roton, Routon, Royston, Orton, Ruston, Holton

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Where is the Roeton family from?

You can see how Roeton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roeton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Roeton families living in New Jersey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Roeton's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Roeton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roeton 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 Roeton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Roeton. 100% of Roeton men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Roeton 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Roeton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Roeton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roeton 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Roeton. 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 19 military records available for the last name Roeton. For the veterans among your Roeton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roeton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roeton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roeton

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