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Rosenfield Name Meaning

Americanized form of German or Jewish Rosenfeld .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rosenfeld, Brownfield, Coonfield, Overfield, Seefeld, Rozenfeld

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Where is the Rosenfield family from?

You can see how Rosenfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosenfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 31 Rosenfield families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Rosenfield's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rosenfield families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosenfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rosenfield. 43% of Rosenfield men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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 1921

  • Mechanic
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Rosenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenfield 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Rosenfield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rosenfield. For the veterans among your Rosenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenfield lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rosenfield in 1949 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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