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Rothke Family History

Rothke 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, Rathke, Roth, Roche, Otake, Rother, Rathe, Roske, Rohe, Rettke

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Where is the Rothke family from?

You can see how Rothke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rothke families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rothke families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rothke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rothke families in 1880.
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What did your Rothke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Rothke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothke 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Rothke. 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 66 military records available for the last name Rothke. For the veterans among your Rothke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Rothke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rothke in 1960 was 54, and 57 in 1999.

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