Rother Family History

Rother Surname Meaning

The term 'German' refers to a nickname for a person with red hair, deriving from an inflected form of Roth. This nickname is associated with a personal name that is composed of the ancient Germanic elements.

These elements include hrōd, meaning ‘renown’, and hari or heri, which translates to ‘army’, as well as hard, meaning ‘strong’ or ‘hardy’.

Additionally, 'German' can be seen as a variant of Roder. This suggests that the name has evolved over time and may have different forms.

The term can also represent a habitational name from any of various places that carry this name. The geographical connection may add further significance to the nickname.

Overall, the origins and variations of the term reflect a rich cultural and linguistic history tied to characteristics like hair color and strength.

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

Similar surnames: Rather, Rothert, Rothe, Rotter, Roemer, Otter, Rathert, Luther, Roger, Roether

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You can see how Rother families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rother family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rother families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 37 Rother families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rother's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rother families in 1891.

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What did your Rother ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rother.

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Unpaid domestic duties

84%

Domestic duties

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There are 2K immigration records available for the last name Rother. 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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What is the average Rother lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rother life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rother in 1945 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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Rother Surname Meaning

These elements include hrōd, meaning ‘renown’, and hari or heri, which translates to ‘army’, as well as hard, meaning ‘strong’ or ‘hardy’.

Additionally, 'German' can be seen as a variant of Roder. This suggests that the name has evolved over time and may have different forms.

The term can also represent a habitational name from any of various places that carry this name. The geographical connection may add further significance to the nickname.

Overall, the origins and variations of the term reflect a rich cultural and linguistic history tied to characteristics like hair color and strength.

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

Where is the Rother family from?

What did your Rother ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rother.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

84%

Domestic duties

daily housework

What Rother family records will you find?

What is the average Rother lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rother life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rother in 1945 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

Rother Family History

Rother Surname Meaning

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

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