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Rootes Family History

Rootes Surname Meaning

English (Kent and Sussex): variant of Roots.

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


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Where is the Rootes family from?

You can see how Rootes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rootes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rootes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 93 Rootes families living in Kent. This was about 53% of all the recorded Rootes's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Rootes families in 1891.
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What did your Rootes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Carter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rootes. 27% of Rootes men worked as a Farm Carter and 77% of Rootes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rootes were Labourer and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • Farm Carter
    27%
  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Labourer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rootes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rootes 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 719 immigration records available for the last name Rootes. 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 562 military records available for the last name Rootes. For the veterans among your Rootes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rootes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rootes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rootes in 1962 was 73, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rootes 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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