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Roten Family History

Roten Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Rothen probably a topographic name from a field or rocky slope so named due to the red color of the soil or rock.

In Switzerland it is found mainly in Valais canton.

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


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Where is the Roten family from?

You can see how Roten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Roten families living in Yorkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Roten's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Roten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Roten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roten. 28% of Roten men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Roten women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roten were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Roten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roten 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 750 immigration records available for the last name Roten. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Roten. For the veterans among your Roten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roten lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Roten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Roten in 1948 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roten 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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