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Rothenbusch Family History

Rothenbusch 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: Rothenbach, Ritterbusch, Dornbusch, Raudenbush, Roudebush, Rosebush

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Where is the Rothenbusch family from?

You can see how Rothenbusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothenbusch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rothenbusch families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rothenbusch families living in California. This was about 83% of all the recorded Rothenbusch's in USA. California had the highest population of Rothenbusch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothenbusch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rothenbusch ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Rothenbusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothenbusch 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 Rothenbusch. 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 48 military records available for the last name Rothenbusch. For the veterans among your Rothenbusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothenbusch lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Rothenbusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rothenbusch in 1976 was 50, and 68 in 2001.

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