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Rosdam Family History

Rosdam 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: Roskam, Rosa, Rosman, Roda, Ronda, Rodas, Rosdahl, Rosas, Rostad

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Where is the Rosdam family from?

You can see how Rosdam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosdam family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rosdam family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosdam's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rosdam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosdam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Rosdam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosdam 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rosdam. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rosdam. For the veterans among your Rosdam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosdam lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Rosdam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rosdam in 1970 was 83, and 86 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosdam 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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