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Rothgery Family History

Rothgery 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: Rothery, Rother, Rothert, Rothberg, Rothgeb, Roger, Rotter, Brother

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Where is the Rothgery family from?

You can see how Rothgery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothgery family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rothgery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 42 Rothgery families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rothgery's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rothgery families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothgery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rothgery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rothgery. 46% of Rothgery men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rothgery women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rothgery were Truck Driver and Book Keeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Fireman
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Book Keeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 801 census records available for the last name Rothgery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothgery 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rothgery. 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 233 military records available for the last name Rothgery. For the veterans among your Rothgery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothgery lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Rothgery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rothgery in 1960 was 69, and 88 in 2003.

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