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Rossner Name Meaning

German:: variant of Rösner (see Rosner ) Roesler or Roessler . (Rössner): see Roessner . from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with hrōd ‘renown’.

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


Similar surnames: Rosner, Glossner, Rossen, Roscher, Rosauer, Rasner, Risner, Rossler

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Where is the Rossner family from?

You can see how Rossner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rossner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rossner family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rossner's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Rossner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rossner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rossner. 19% of Rossner men worked as a Salesman and 22% of Rossner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rossner were Proprietor and Unemployed. .

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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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Electrician
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Assembly Work
    15%
  • Unemployed
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rossner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossner 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 Rossner. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Rossner. For the veterans among your Rossner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossner lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rossner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rossner in 1945 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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