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Rothlin Family History

Rothlin 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: Rochlin, Rothman, Rolin, Rachlin, Rocklin, Ohlin, Rollin, Roeglin

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Where is the Rothlin family from?

You can see how Rothlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothlin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rothlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rothlin family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rothlin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rothlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rothlin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Rothlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothlin 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Rothlin. 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 Rothlin. For the veterans among your Rothlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothlin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Rothlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rothlin in 1964 was 76, and 82 in 2002.

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