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Rosbury Family History

Rosbury 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: Rosburg, Roxbury, Rasbury, Asbury, Norbury, Alsbury, Rosberg, Vosburg

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Where is the Rosbury family from?

You can see how Rosbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosbury families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Rosbury families living in Alberta. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rosbury's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rosbury families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosbury 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 Rosbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosbury. 34% of Rosbury men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rosbury women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosbury were Laborer and Sander.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Sander
    25%

What Rosbury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosbury 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Rosbury. 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 260 military records available for the last name Rosbury. For the veterans among your Rosbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosbury lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rosbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rosbury in 1963 was 44, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosbury

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosbury 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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