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Rosenstock Family History

Rosenstock Surname Meaning

German: topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a rose bush Middle High German rōsenstoc.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from the German compound Rosenstock ‘rose bush’.

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


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Where is the Rosenstock family from?

You can see how Rosenstock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenstock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosenstock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Rosenstock families living in Manitoba. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rosenstock's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rosenstock families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenstock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rosenstock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenstock. 20% of Rosenstock men worked as a Salesman and 13% of Rosenstock women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenstock were Furrier and Sales Clerk.

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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
    20%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Furrier
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Sales Clerk
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rosenstock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenstock 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rosenstock. 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 738 military records available for the last name Rosenstock. For the veterans among your Rosenstock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenstock lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenstock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rosenstock in 1948 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosenstock 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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