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Roath Family History

Roath Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Roth.

English (Warwickshire): nickname from Middle English wrothe ‘angry fierce bold’.

(Old English wrāth).

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


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Where is the Roath family from?

You can see how Roath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Roath families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Roath's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Roath families in 1891.
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What did your Roath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Sheet Metal Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Roath. 100% of Roath men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker and 88% of Roath women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    13%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Roath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roath 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Roath. 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 Roath. For the veterans among your Roath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roath lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Roath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Roath in 1960 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roath 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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