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Roths Family History

Roths Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Roth.

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


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Where is the Roths family from?

You can see how Roths families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roths family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roths families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Roths family living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Roths's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Roths families in 1891.
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What did your Roths ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roths. 44% of Roths men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Roths 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
    44%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roths. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roths 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Roths. 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 462 military records available for the last name Roths. For the veterans among your Roths ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roths lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Roths life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Roths in 1962 was 82, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roths ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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