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Rothfeder Family History

Rothfeder 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: Rothmeyer, Rohweder, Rohleder, Rothacker, Rother, Roeder, Rothbauer

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Where is the Rothfeder family from?

You can see how Rothfeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothfeder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rothfeder families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rothfeder's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rothfeder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothfeder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rothfeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rothfeder. 100% of Rothfeder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Rothfeder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Rothfeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothfeder 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Rothfeder. 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 31 military records available for the last name Rothfeder. For the veterans among your Rothfeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothfeder lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Rothfeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rothfeder in 1966 was 84, and 29 in 2000.

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