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Routhier Family History

Routhier Surname Meaning

French: variant of Routier. variant of Rothier from the ancient Germanic personal name Hrodhari composed of the elements hrod ‘glory’ and hari ‘army’.

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


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Where is the Routhier family from?

You can see how Routhier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Routhier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Routhier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Routhier family living in Flintshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Routhier's in United Kingdom. Flintshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Routhier families in 1891.
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What did your Routhier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Routhier. 23% of Routhier men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Routhier women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Routhier were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    37%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

What Routhier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Routhier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Routhier 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 696 immigration records available for the last name Routhier. 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 999 military records available for the last name Routhier. For the veterans among your Routhier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Routhier lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Routhier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Routhier in 1955 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Routhier 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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