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Rotha Family History

Rotha 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: Roth, Rota, Rotta, Rothe, Rocha, Roths, Rath, Cotta, Rosa, Roch

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Where is the Rotha family from?

You can see how Rotha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rotha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Rotha families living in Maryland. This was about 32% of all the recorded Rotha's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Rotha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rotha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rotha. 29% of Rotha men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Rotha women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rotha were Bookkeeper and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rotha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotha 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Rotha. 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 210 military records available for the last name Rotha. For the veterans among your Rotha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotha lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rotha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rotha in 1966 was 83, and 82 in 2004.

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