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Rosbaugh Family History

Rosbaugh Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cobaugh, Lobaugh, Tombaugh, Amsbaugh, Rumbaugh, Trobaugh, Colbaugh

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Where is the Rosbaugh family from?

You can see how Rosbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosbaugh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Rosbaugh families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Rosbaugh families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosbaugh's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Rosbaugh families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Rosbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosbaugh 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rosbaugh. 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 40 military records available for the last name Rosbaugh. For the veterans among your Rosbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosbaugh lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Rosbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rosbaugh in 1970 was 63, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosbaugh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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