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Rothweiler Family History

Rothweiler Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from either of two places called Rottweil in Württemberg and Baden.

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


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Where is the Rothweiler family from?

You can see how Rothweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothweiler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rothweiler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rothweiler family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Rothweiler's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Rothweiler families in 1891.
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What did your Rothweiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rothweiler. 21% of Rothweiler men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Rothweiler women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rothweiler were Teacher and Waitress.

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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
    21%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Teacher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rothweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothweiler 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Rothweiler. 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 643 military records available for the last name Rothweiler. For the veterans among your Rothweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothweiler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rothweiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rothweiler in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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