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Rosbottom Family History

Rosbottom Surname Meaning

variant of Ramsbottom.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rosbottom family from?

You can see how Rosbottom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosbottom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosbottom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 112 Rosbottom families living in Lancashire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Rosbottom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rosbottom families in 1891.
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What did your Rosbottom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rosbottom. 50% of Rosbottom men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Rosbottom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosbottom were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Cotton 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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%

What Rosbottom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosbottom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosbottom 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Rosbottom. 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 133 military records available for the last name Rosbottom. For the veterans among your Rosbottom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosbottom lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rosbottom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rosbottom in 1959 was 29, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosbottom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosbottom 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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