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Rossmiller Name Meaning

Altered form of German Rossmüller: distinguishing nickname for the owner of a mill that was worked by horse power or possibly a habitational name for someone living at a house named Rossmühle.

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


Similar surnames: Rissmiller, Kronmiller, Rosler, Lohmiller, Rossler, Lockmiller

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Where is the Rossmiller family from?

You can see how Rossmiller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossmiller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rossmiller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Rossmiller families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rossmiller's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rossmiller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossmiller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rossmiller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rossmiller. 25% of Rossmiller men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rossmiller women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rossmiller were Truck Driver and Janitor. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • Janitor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rossmiller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossmiller 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Rossmiller. 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 220 military records available for the last name Rossmiller. For the veterans among your Rossmiller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossmiller lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rossmiller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rossmiller in 1951 was 43, and 64 in 2004.

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