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Rosar Family History

Rosar Surname Meaning

English: probably related to Roser which is also unexplained. Altered form of German Roser or Röser (see Roser).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rosar family from?

You can see how Rosar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Rosar families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rosar families in 1911.
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What did your Rosar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosar. 23% of Rosar men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Rosar women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosar were Manager and Weaver.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Weaver
    10%

What Rosar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rosar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosar 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Rosar. 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 889 military records available for the last name Rosar. For the veterans among your Rosar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosar lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Rosar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rosar in 1943 was 51, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosar 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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