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Rote Family History

Rote Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of German Roth or Rothe. English: variant of Root.

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


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Where is the Rote family from?

You can see how Rote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rote family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rote families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Rote families living in Warwickshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Rote's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Rote families in 1891.
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What did your Rote ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rote. 100% of Rote men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Rote women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Rote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rote 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Rote. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Rote. For the veterans among your Rote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rote lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Rote in 1945 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rote 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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