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Rothero Family History

Rothero Surname Meaning

an anglicized form of Rhydderch. Compare Prothero and Roderick. see Rothery.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rothero family from?

You can see how Rothero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothero family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Rothero families living in Glamorgan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rothero's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Rothero families in 1891.
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What did your Rothero ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rothero. 100% of Rothero 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
    100%

What Rothero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rothero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothero 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Rothero. 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 45 military records available for the last name Rothero. For the veterans among your Rothero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothero lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Rothero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rothero in 1967 was 72, and 76 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rothero 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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