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Rothove Family History

Rothove 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: Rothe, Roth, Rothman, Hove, Roche, Ruthven, Rotolo, Rother, Thore

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Where is the Rothove family from?

You can see how Rothove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothove family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rothove families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rothove families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rothove's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rothove families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothove surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rothove ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rothove. 43% of Rothove men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    43%
  • Elev Operator
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Rothove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothove 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rothove. 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 91 military records available for the last name Rothove. For the veterans among your Rothove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothove lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Rothove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rothove in 1968 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

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