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Rothfarb Family History

Rothfarb 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: Rothbart, Rothbard, Rothman, Rochford, Rothfuss, Rother, Gothard

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Where is the Rothfarb family from?

You can see how Rothfarb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothfarb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Rothfarb families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rothfarb's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rothfarb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothfarb 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 Rothfarb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rothfarb. 60% of Rothfarb men worked as a Tailor and 67% of Rothfarb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rothfarb were Footwear Dealer and Tailoress.

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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

  • Tailor
    60%
  • Footwear Dealer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Tailoress
    34%

What Rothfarb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Rothfarb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothfarb 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Rothfarb. 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 41 military records available for the last name Rothfarb. For the veterans among your Rothfarb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothfarb lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rothfarb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rothfarb in 1958 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rothfarb 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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