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Rhoton Family History

Rhoton Name Meaning

English: altered form of Roughton .

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


Similar surnames: Roton, Rhoten, Whorton, Roten, Routon, Wooton, Rotan, Hotop, Doten

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Where is the Rhoton family from?

You can see how Rhoton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhoton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rhoton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Rhoton families living in Virginia. This was about 73% of all the recorded Rhoton's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Rhoton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rhoton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rhoton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rhoton. 43% of Rhoton men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Rhoton women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rhoton were Farming 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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Labor
    5%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housework
    14%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rhoton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhoton 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Rhoton. 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 914 military records available for the last name Rhoton. For the veterans among your Rhoton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rhoton lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rhoton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Rhoton in 1953 was 56, and 70 in 2004.

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