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Rothenbach Family History

Rothenbach Surname Meaning

German (also Röthenbach): habitational name from any of numerous places called Rothenbach or Röthenbach.

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


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Where is the Rothenbach family from?

You can see how Rothenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rothenbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Rothenbach families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Rothenbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rothenbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothenbach 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 Rothenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rothenbach. 23% of Rothenbach men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Rothenbach women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rothenbach were Electrician and Topper.

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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

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Knitter
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Electrician
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Topper
    50%

What Rothenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Rothenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothenbach 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Rothenbach. 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 569 military records available for the last name Rothenbach. For the veterans among your Rothenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothenbach lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Rothenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rothenbach in 1956 was 45, and 81 in 2002.

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