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Roether Family History

Roether Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Rodher (see Roder ).

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


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Where is the Roether family from?

You can see how Roether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roether family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Roether families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Roether families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Roether's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Roether families in 1891.
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What did your Roether ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roether. 28% of Roether men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Roether women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roether were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Own Home
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roether 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Roether. 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 703 military records available for the last name Roether. For the veterans among your Roether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roether lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Roether life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Roether in 1958 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roether 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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