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Roath Family History

Roath Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Roth . English (Warwickshire): nickname from Middle English wrothe ‘angry fierce bold’ (Old English wrāth).

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


Similar surnames: Roat, Reath, Groat, Noah, Roeth, Reagh, Koth, Roths, Horth, Borth

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Where is the Roath family from?

You can see how Roath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Roath families living in Connecticut. This was about 58% of all the recorded Roath's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Roath families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roath. 27% of Roath men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Roath women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roath were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Roath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roath 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Roath. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Roath. For the veterans among your Roath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roath lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Roath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Roath in 1960 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

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