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Rossas Family History

Rossas 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: Rosas, Rossa, Ross, Rosa, Rosman, Rodas, Costas, Rostad, Rosson

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Where is the Rossas family from?

You can see how Rossas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rossas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rossas families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rossas's in USA. California had the highest population of Rossas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossas 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 99 census records available for the last name Rossas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossas 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Rossas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rossas. For the veterans among your Rossas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Rossas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rossas in 1972 was 82, and 106 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rossas 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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