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Routhe Family History

Routhe 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: Routh, Rothe, Route, Rout, Roth, Ruth, Roche, Rother, Louth, Rauth

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Where is the Routhe family from?

You can see how Routhe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Routhe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Routhe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Routhe families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Routhe's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Routhe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Routhe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Routhe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Routhe. 50% of Routhe men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Routhe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Routhe 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Routhe. 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 45 military records available for the last name Routhe. For the veterans among your Routhe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Routhe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Routhe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Routhe in 1963 was 51, and 73 in 1998.

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