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Rothenburg Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named e.g. from the German name of Rougemont in Alsace France; see also 2 below. Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from the town Rotenburg an der Fulda in Germany. Compare Rothenberg

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


Similar surnames: Rothenberg, Rodenburg, Ruthenberg, Rotenberg, Rosenburg, Rottenberg

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Where is the Rothenburg family from?

You can see how Rothenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothenburg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rothenburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Rothenburg families living in Missouri. This was about 32% of all the recorded Rothenburg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rothenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rothenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rothenburg. 43% of Rothenburg men worked as a Lawyer and 100% of Rothenburg women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Lawyer
    43%
  • Barber
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rothenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothenburg 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 770 immigration records available for the last name Rothenburg. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rothenburg. For the veterans among your Rothenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothenburg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rothenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rothenburg in 1963 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

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