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Rooths Family History

Rooths 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: Roths, Roots, Rooth, Rootes, Roos, Roth, Root, Booth, Routh, Rothe

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Where is the Rooths family from?

You can see how Rooths families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rooths family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rooths family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rooths's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rooths families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Rooths. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rooths 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rooths. 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 61 military records available for the last name Rooths. For the veterans among your Rooths ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rooths lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Rooths life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rooths in 1969 was 49, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rooths 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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