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Rosbrow Family History

Rosbrow 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: Disbrow, Dobrow, Ostrow, Rossow, Bobrow, Rosero, Dombrow, Rosenow

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Where is the Rosbrow family from?

You can see how Rosbrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosbrow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rosbrow family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rosbrow's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Rosbrow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosbrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosbrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosbrow. 100% of Rosbrow men worked as a Lawyer and 100% of Rosbrow women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Lawyer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Rosbrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Rosbrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosbrow 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rosbrow. 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 12 military records available for the last name Rosbrow. For the veterans among your Rosbrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosbrow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Rosbrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rosbrow in 1965 was 86, and 83 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosbrow 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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