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Rothgeb Family History

Rothgeb Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rathgeber.

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


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Where is the Rothgeb family from?

You can see how Rothgeb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothgeb family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rothgeb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Rothgeb families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rothgeb's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rothgeb families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothgeb 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 Rothgeb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rothgeb. 34% of Rothgeb men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Rothgeb women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rothgeb were Foreman and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    21%
  • House Work
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • New Worker
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rothgeb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothgeb 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Rothgeb. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rothgeb. For the veterans among your Rothgeb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothgeb lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rothgeb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rothgeb in 1950 was 42, and 72 in 2004.

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