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Routzahn Family History

Routzahn Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rauenzahner: probably a nickname for someone with very irregular or ugly teeth from Middle High German rouch rūch ‘rough hairy unkempt’ + zant ‘tooth’ + -er agent suffix.

The surname Rauenzahner has died out in Germany.

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


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Where is the Routzahn family from?

You can see how Routzahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Routzahn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Routzahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Routzahn families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Routzahn's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Routzahn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Routzahn 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 Routzahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Routzahn. 31% of Routzahn men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Routzahn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Routzahn were Electrician and Housekeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Electrician
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

What Routzahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Routzahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Routzahn 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Routzahn. 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 564 military records available for the last name Routzahn. For the veterans among your Routzahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Routzahn lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Routzahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Routzahn in 1954 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

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