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Rosbon Family History

Rosbon 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: Rosson, Roston, Roshon, Osbon, Royston, Ruston, Rolston, Boston

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Where is the Rosbon family from?

You can see how Rosbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosbon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosbon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rosbon family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosbon's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Rosbon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosbon 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 59 census records available for the last name Rosbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosbon 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Rosbon. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rosbon. For the veterans among your Rosbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosbon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Rosbon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rosbon in 1967 was 67, and 79 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosbon 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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