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Rotherforth Family History

Rotherforth Surname Meaning

see Rutherford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rotherforth family from?

You can see how Rotherforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotherforth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rotherforth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Rotherforth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rotherforth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rotherforth families in 1891.
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What did your Rotherforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rotherforth. 25% of Rotherforth men worked as an Incapacitated and 93% of Rotherforth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rotherforth were Colliery Mover Up and A R P.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    25%
  • Colliery Hewer
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Colliery Mover Up
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • A R P
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rotherforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotherforth 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Rotherforth. 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 103 military records available for the last name Rotherforth. For the veterans among your Rotherforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotherforth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Rotherforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rotherforth in 1963 was 84, and 90 in 1999.

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