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Rothouse Family History

Rothouse 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: Outhouse, Rothfuss, Bolthouse, Lofthouse, Althouse, Holthouse

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Where is the Rothouse family from?

You can see how Rothouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothouse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rothouse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Rothouse families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rothouse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rothouse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothouse 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 Rothouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rothouse. 67% of Rothouse men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Rothouse women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rothouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Rothouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothouse 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Rothouse. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rothouse. For the veterans among your Rothouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothouse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rothouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rothouse in 1963 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rothouse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rothouse 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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