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Rootz Family History

Rootz 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: Root, Rotz, Bootz, Mootz, Roots, Rooth, Rout, Rook, Roos, Roth

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Where is the Rootz family from?

You can see how Rootz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rootz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rootz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rootz families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rootz's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Rootz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rootz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Rootz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rootz 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rootz. 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 23 military records available for the last name Rootz. For the veterans among your Rootz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rootz lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Rootz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rootz in 1981 was 60, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rootz 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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