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Rosbrough Family History

Rosbrough 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: Rosborough, Rosebrough, Roseborough, Rombough, Kimbrough, Malbrough

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Where is the Rosbrough family from?

You can see how Rosbrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosbrough family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosbrough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 10 Rosbrough families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosbrough's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Rosbrough families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosbrough 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 Rosbrough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosbrough. 100% of Rosbrough women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Rosbrough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosbrough 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 Rosbrough. 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 63 military records available for the last name Rosbrough. For the veterans among your Rosbrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosbrough lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Rosbrough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rosbrough in 1968 was 70, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosbrough 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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