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Rothnell Family History

Rothnell 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: Rothwell, Rothell, Bothell, Bothwell, Rathmell, Rochell, Rothfeld

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Where is the Rothnell family from?

You can see how Rothnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothnell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rothnell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rothnell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rothnell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothnell 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 83 census records available for the last name Rothnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothnell 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Rothnell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rothnell. For the veterans among your Rothnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rothnell 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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