This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Roosenboom family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Roosenboom Family History

Roosenboom 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: Rosenboom, Hoogenboom, Rosenbloom, Roseboom, Rosenbaum, Rosenblum

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Roosenboom family from?

You can see how Roosenboom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roosenboom family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Roosenboom families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Roosenboom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Roosenboom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roosenboom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Roosenboom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Roosenboom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roosenboom census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Roosenboom

Passenger Lists

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Roosenboom. 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.

View all Roosenboom immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Roosenboom. For the veterans among your Roosenboom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Roosenboom military records

You've only scratched the surface of Roosenboom family history

Discover More

What is the average Roosenboom lifespan?

Average Roosenboom life expectancy in 2002 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roosenboom 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Roosenboom family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial