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Roseborough Family History

Roseborough Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of Rosborough.

Probably also an altered form of Swedish Rosberg or German Rossburg (see Rosburg).

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


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Where is the Roseborough family from?

You can see how Roseborough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roseborough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roseborough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 36 Roseborough families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Roseborough's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roseborough families in 1911.
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What did your Roseborough ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Roseborough. 50% of Roseborough men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Roseborough women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Labourer
    22%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Agent
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Roseborough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roseborough 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Roseborough. 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 802 military records available for the last name Roseborough. For the veterans among your Roseborough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roseborough lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Roseborough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Roseborough in 1962 was 83, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roseborough 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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