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Roosenberg Family History

Roosenberg 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: Rosenberg, Rothenberg, Rodenberg, Rotenberg, Riesenberg, Rozenberg

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Where is the Roosenberg family from?

You can see how Roosenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roosenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roosenberg family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roosenberg's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Roosenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roosenberg 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 Roosenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roosenberg. 100% of Roosenberg men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%

What Roosenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Roosenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roosenberg 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Roosenberg. 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 14 military records available for the last name Roosenberg. For the veterans among your Roosenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roosenberg lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Roosenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Roosenberg in 1972 was 81, and 93 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roosenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roosenberg 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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