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Rotharmel Family History

Rotharmel 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: Rothermel, Roadarmel, Rotramel, Rothacker, Harmel, Crouthamel

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Where is the Rotharmel family from?

You can see how Rotharmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotharmel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rotharmel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Rotharmel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 90% of all the recorded Rotharmel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rotharmel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotharmel 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 Rotharmel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rotharmel. 75% of Rotharmel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Rotharmel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Rotharmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotharmel 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Rotharmel. 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 417 military records available for the last name Rotharmel. For the veterans among your Rotharmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotharmel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rotharmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rotharmel in 1962 was 78, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rotharmel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rotharmel 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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