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Roithner Family History

Roithner Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rohner, Rother, Rittner, Roethler, Richner, Rottner, Reichner

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Where is the Roithner family from?

You can see how Roithner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roithner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roithner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Roithner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roithner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roithner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roithner ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Roithner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Roithner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roithner 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Roithner. 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 29 military records available for the last name Roithner. For the veterans among your Roithner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roithner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Roithner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Roithner in 1967 was 67, and 89 in 1998.

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