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Rosley Family History

Rosley 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: Mosley, Bosley, Rosler, Hosley, Rowley, Risley, Rossey, Osley

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Where is the Rosley family from?

You can see how Rosley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Rosley families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rosley's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rosley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosley 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 Rosley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosley. 35% of Rosley men worked as a Laborer and 44% of Rosley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosley were Salesman and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Musician
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    44%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

What Rosley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 936 census records available for the last name Rosley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosley 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Rosley. 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 206 military records available for the last name Rosley. For the veterans among your Rosley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rosley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rosley in 1964 was 79, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosley 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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