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Rossen Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in former East Prussia. English: variant of Rosson .

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


Similar surnames: Rosen, Rossin, Rosten, Fossen, Rosser, Bossen, Rowden, Riessen

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Where is the Rossen family from?

You can see how Rossen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rossen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Rossen families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rossen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rossen families in 1911.
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What did your Rossen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rossen. 58% of Rossen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rossen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rossen. 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 Rossen. For the veterans among your Rossen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rossen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rossen in 1962 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

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