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Rotham Family History

Rotham 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: Hotham, Gotham, Cotham, Botham, Roth, Witham, Rota, Rothman, Latham

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Where is the Rotham family from?

You can see how Rotham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rotham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rotham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rotham families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rotham's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rotham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rotham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rotham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Lady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rotham. 100% of Rotham women worked as a Sales Lady. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Rotham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotham 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Rotham. 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 57 military records available for the last name Rotham. For the veterans among your Rotham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotham lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Rotham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rotham in 1981 was 28, and 9 in 2002.

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