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Rosean Family History

Rosean 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: Roseman, Rosman, Rosen, Roseen, Rose, Osman, Rosa, Kosman, Roman

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Where is the Rosean family from?

You can see how Rosean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosean family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rosean families living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosean's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Rosean families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosean 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 Rosean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosean. 59% of Rosean men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Faceman
    17%

What Rosean family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Rosean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosean 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Rosean. 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 34 military records available for the last name Rosean. For the veterans among your Rosean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosean lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rosean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rosean in 1963 was 76, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosean

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosean 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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