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Rosea Family History

Rosea 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: Rose, Rosa, Roser, Rosen, Rossa, Rosel, Hosea, Roses, Rosema, Ross

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Where is the Rosea family from?

You can see how Rosea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Rosea families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rosea's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rosea families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosea 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 Rosea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosea. 44% of Rosea men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Rosea women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    44%
  • Junk Dealer
    19%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Rosea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Rosea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosea 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Rosea. 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 37 military records available for the last name Rosea. For the veterans among your Rosea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosea lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rosea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rosea in 1965 was 44, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosea 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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