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Rothens Family History

Rothens 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: Athens, Rother, Roten, Brothers, Rothe, Rothell, Richens, Rothert

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You can see how Rothens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rothens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Rothens families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rothens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rothens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Rothens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothens 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rothens. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rothens. For the veterans among your Rothens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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