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Rothhaas Family History

Rothhaas 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: Rothman, Rothfuss, Grothaus, Rothbart, Kohlhaas, Rothbaum, Rothbard

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Where is the Rothhaas family from?

You can see how Rothhaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothhaas family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rothhaas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rothhaas families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Rothhaas's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Rothhaas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothhaas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rothhaas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rothhaas. 60% of Rothhaas men worked as a Butcher. .

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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

  • Butcher
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Rothhaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothhaas 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Rothhaas. 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 62 military records available for the last name Rothhaas. For the veterans among your Rothhaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothhaas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rothhaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rothhaas in 1966 was 75, and 73 in 2003.

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