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Roat Family History

Roat Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Roth. English (Kent and Middlesex): variant of Root.

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


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Where is the Roat family from?

You can see how Roat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 53 Roat families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Roat's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Roat families in 1891.
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What did your Roat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Roat. 50% of Roat men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Roat women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roat were Trousers Presser and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Trousers Presser
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Roat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roat 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Roat. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Roat. For the veterans among your Roat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roat lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Roat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Roat in 1958 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roat 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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