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Rothrock Family History

Rothrock Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German rōt ‘red’ + roc ‘tunic’; hence a nickname probably for someone who habitually wore a red tunic.

This surname is no longer found in Germany.

Compare Rodrock and Rotruck.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rothrock family from?

You can see how Rothrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothrock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rothrock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Rothrock families living in Lancashire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Rothrock's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rothrock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothrock 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 Rothrock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rothrock. 16% of Rothrock men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Rothrock women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rothrock were Truck Driver and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Machine Operator
    8%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Rothrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothrock 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rothrock. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Rothrock. For the veterans among your Rothrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothrock lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Rothrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rothrock in 1946 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

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