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Routh Family History

Routh Surname Meaning

English (East and West Yorkshire): habitational name from Routh (East Yorkshire).

The etymology of the placename may derive from Old Norse hrúthr ‘scurf’ in the sense ‘rough ground’.

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


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Where is the Routh family from?

You can see how Routh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Routh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Routh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 226 Routh families living in Yorkshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Routh's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Routh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Routh 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 Routh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Routh. 26% of Routh men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Routh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Routh were Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    26%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Dock Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Routh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Routh 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Routh. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Routh. For the veterans among your Routh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Routh lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Routh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Routh in 1950 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Routh 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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