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Rothrauff Family History

Rothrauff 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: Ruthrauff, Ruthruff, Rothbauer, Rothbaum, Rothman, Woodruff, Rothfuss

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Where is the Rothrauff family from?

You can see how Rothrauff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rothrauff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rothrauff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Rothrauff families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rothrauff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rothrauff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rothrauff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rothrauff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Rothrauff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rothrauff 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rothrauff. 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 168 military records available for the last name Rothrauff. For the veterans among your Rothrauff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rothrauff lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rothrauff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rothrauff in 1951 was 56, and 65 in 2004.

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