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Rothan Family History

Rothan Surname Meaning

see Rothon.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rothan family from?

You can see how Rothan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rothan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Rothan families living in Staffordshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Rothan's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Rothan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothan 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 Rothan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rothan. 80% of Rothan 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
    80%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rothan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothan 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Rothan. 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 171 military records available for the last name Rothan. For the veterans among your Rothan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rothan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rothan in 1955 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rothan 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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