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Rexroth Family History

Rexroth Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from former places called Rexerode in Hesse and Thuringia now abandoned.

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


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Where is the Rexroth family from?

You can see how Rexroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rexroth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rexroth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rexroth family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rexroth's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Rexroth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rexroth 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 Rexroth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rexroth. 33% of Rexroth men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Rexroth women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rexroth were Salesman and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%

What Rexroth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rexroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rexroth 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Rexroth. 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 870 military records available for the last name Rexroth. For the veterans among your Rexroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rexroth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rexroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rexroth in 1963 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

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