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Rhoten Family History

Rhoten Surname Meaning

Altered form of Roten.

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


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Where is the Rhoten family from?

You can see how Rhoten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhoten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhoten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Rhoten family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhoten's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Rhoten families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhoten 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 Rhoten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhoten. 27% of Rhoten men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Rhoten women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhoten were Mechanic and Unpaid Farm Labor.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Unpaid Farm Labor
    8%

What Rhoten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rhoten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhoten 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Rhoten. 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 954 military records available for the last name Rhoten. For the veterans among your Rhoten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhoten lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rhoten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rhoten in 1959 was 60, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rhoten 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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