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Roats Family History

Roats Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Roets, Roath, Roat, Coats, Roads, Oats, Roots, Moats, Ross, Ras

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Where is the Roats family from?

You can see how Roats families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roats family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Roats families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Roats family living in Georgia. This was about 20% of all the recorded Roats's in USA. Georgia and 4 other states had the highest population of Roats families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roats 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 Roats ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roats. 100% of Roats men worked as a General Labourer.

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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
    100%

What Roats family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 701 census records available for the last name Roats. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roats 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Roats. 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 145 military records available for the last name Roats. For the veterans among your Roats ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roats lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Roats life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Roats in 1974 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roats 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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