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Rothkirch Family History

Rothkirch 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: Roehrich, Rohrich, Rodich, Rozich, Rosich, Rother, Froehlich

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Where is the Rothkirch family from?

You can see how Rothkirch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothkirch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rothkirch family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rothkirch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rothkirch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothkirch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Rothkirch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothkirch 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Rothkirch. 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 732 military records available for the last name Rothkirch. For the veterans among your Rothkirch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothkirch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Rothkirch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rothkirch in 1963 was 81, and 82 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rothkirch 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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