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Rothermich Family History

Rothermich Surname Meaning

German: perhaps from rot(er) ‘red’ + a short form of the personal name Michael

i.e. a distinguishing nickname for a Michael with red hair.

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


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Where is the Rothermich family from?

You can see how Rothermich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothermich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rothermich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rothermich families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rothermich's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Rothermich families in 1891.
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What did your Rothermich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rothermich. 37% of Rothermich men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rothermich women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Shoe Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Rothermich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Rothermich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothermich 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Rothermich. 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 223 military records available for the last name Rothermich. For the veterans among your Rothermich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothermich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rothermich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rothermich in 1966 was 66, and 66 in 2004.

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