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Rothermel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rothärmel literally ‘red sleeve’ a nickname referring to the medieval fashion for bicolored garments.

For example, this fashion included a tunic consisting of a different colored bodice and red sleeves.

The term reflects the historical significance of color in clothing during the medieval period.

Such bicolored garments often indicated status or profession in various cultures.

Therefore, 'Rothärmel' serves as both a descriptive term and a cultural reference from that era.

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


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You can see how Rothermel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothermel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rothermel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Rothermel families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Rothermel's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Rothermel families in 1891.
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What did your Rothermel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rothermel. 100% of Rothermel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rothermel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rothermel in 1955 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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