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Rosdail Family History

Rosdail 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: Rosdahl, Rosal, Ismail, Rosario, Rosa, Dowdall, Rosman, Voshall

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Where is the Rosdail family from?

You can see how Rosdail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosdail family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosdail families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rosdail families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosdail's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rosdail families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosdail 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 Rosdail ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosdail. 100% of Rosdail men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rosdail women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Rosdail family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Rosdail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosdail 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rosdail. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rosdail. For the veterans among your Rosdail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosdail lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rosdail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rosdail in 1968 was 49, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosdail

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosdail 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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