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Roseburn Family History

Roseburn 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: Rosebush, Rosburg, Rosenburg, Raeburn, Osburn, Roseboro, Roseman

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Where is the Roseburn family from?

You can see how Roseburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roseburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Roseburn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Roseburn families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Roseburn's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Roseburn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roseburn 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 130 census records available for the last name Roseburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roseburn 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Roseburn. 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 8 military records available for the last name Roseburn. For the veterans among your Roseburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roseburn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1979, in the United States, Roseburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Roseburn in 1965 was 70, and 80 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roseburn 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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