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Rothart Family History

Rothart 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: Rothbart, Rothert, Rother, Gothard, Kothari, Moothart, Rathert, Rotar

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Where is the Rothart family from?

You can see how Rothart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rothart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rothart family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rothart's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rothart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rothart ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Rothart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothart 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rothart. 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 27 military records available for the last name Rothart. For the veterans among your Rothart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothart lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Rothart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rothart in 1966 was 74, and 93 in 2001.

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