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Rosebush Name Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of French Canadian Desrosiers

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


Similar surnames: Roudebush, Forbush, Dornbusch, Rosenbluth, Rosenberg, Ruebush

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Where is the Rosebush family from?

You can see how Rosebush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosebush family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosebush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 26 Rosebush families living in Ontario. This was about 96% of all the recorded Rosebush's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rosebush families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosebush surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosebush ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rosebush. 42% of Rosebush 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
    42%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rosebush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosebush 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Rosebush. 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 589 military records available for the last name Rosebush. For the veterans among your Rosebush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosebush lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rosebush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Rosebush in 1962 was 72, and 78 in 2003.

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