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Rossie Name Meaning

Americanized form of Italian Rossi . Compare Rossey French (Nord): probably a variant of Rossey This surname is rare in France. It is also found in Belgium (mainly Flanders).

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


Similar surnames: Hosie, Rossin, Rossi, Rosse, Rossier, Bossie, Grossi, Rosiek, Cossio

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Where is the Rossie family from?

You can see how Rossie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rossie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 32 Rossie families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rossie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rossie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rossie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rossie. 22% of Rossie men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Rossie women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rossie were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rossie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossie 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 929 immigration records available for the last name Rossie. 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 504 military records available for the last name Rossie. For the veterans among your Rossie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rossie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rossie in 1962 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

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