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Rosain Family History

Rosain 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: Rossin, Rosin, Romain, Husain, Rosario, Rosa, Joslin, Roman, Rosman

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Where is the Rosain family from?

You can see how Rosain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosain family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rosain family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosain's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rosain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosain 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 Rosain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rosain. 100% of Rosain women worked as a Domestic.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    100%

What Rosain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Rosain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosain 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Rosain. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rosain. For the veterans among your Rosain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosain lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rosain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rosain in 1965 was 75, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosain 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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