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Rothon Family History

Rothon Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Rowthorn.

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


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Where is the Rothon family from?

You can see how Rothon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rothon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Rothon families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rothon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rothon families in 1891.
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What did your Rothon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rothon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothon 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Rothon. 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 97 military records available for the last name Rothon. For the veterans among your Rothon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothon lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1995, in the United States, Rothon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rothon in 1990 was 76, and 76 in 1995.

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