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Rothchild Family History

Rothchild Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Rothschild.

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


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Where is the Rothchild family from?

You can see how Rothchild families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothchild family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rothchild families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Rothchild families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Rothchild's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rothchild families in 1891.
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What did your Rothchild ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rothchild. 31% of Rothchild men worked as a Salesman and 17% of Rothchild women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rothchild were Proprietor and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Secretary
    7%

What Rothchild family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rothchild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothchild 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rothchild. 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 451 military records available for the last name Rothchild. For the veterans among your Rothchild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothchild lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rothchild life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rothchild in 1954 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rothchild

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rothchild 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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