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Rosica Name Meaning

Italian (Chieti): perhaps a nickname derived from rosicare ‘to nibble to gnaw’.

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


Similar surnames: Rosich, Sica, Rosi, Mosca, Modica, Bonica, Aronica, Ronca, Rosini

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Where is the Rosica family from?

You can see how Rosica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosica family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rosica families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rosica family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosica's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rosica families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosica surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosica ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosica. 36% of Rosica men worked as a Tailor and 34% of Rosica women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosica were Private and Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Private
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
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Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Rosica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosica 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Rosica. 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 195 military records available for the last name Rosica. For the veterans among your Rosica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosica lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rosica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rosica in 1963 was 70, and 79 in 2003.

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