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Rotthaus Family History

Rotthaus 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: Grothaus, Holthaus, Rothfus, Potthast, Rothfuss, Rotta, Goethals

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Where is the Rotthaus family from?

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

What did your Rotthaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rotthaus. 100% of Rotthaus men worked as a Rancher and 100% of Rotthaus women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Rancher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Rotthaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rotthaus 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Rotthaus. 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 54 military records available for the last name Rotthaus. For the veterans among your Rotthaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rotthaus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Rotthaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rotthaus in 1966 was 93, and 86 in 2002.

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