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Rothenmeyer Family History

Rothenmeyer 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: Rothmeyer, Katzenmeyer, Rosemeyer, Rodemeyer, Rothenberger

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Where is the Rothenmeyer family from?

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

What did your Rothenmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Rothenmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothenmeyer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rothenmeyer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rothenmeyer. For the veterans among your Rothenmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothenmeyer lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2004, in the United States, Rothenmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rothenmeyer in 2002 was 57, and 91 in 2004.

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