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Rosebach Family History

Rosebach 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: Rosenbach, Rossbach, Rosebush, Rohrbach, Loebach, Rombach, Hosbach

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Where is the Rosebach family from?

You can see how Rosebach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosebach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosebach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rosebach family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rosebach's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Rosebach families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosebach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosebach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Welder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosebach. 38% of Rosebach men worked as a Welder.

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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

  • Welder
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    25%

What Rosebach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Rosebach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosebach 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Rosebach. 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 63 military records available for the last name Rosebach. For the veterans among your Rosebach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosebach lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1998, in the United States, Rosebach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rosebach in 1959 was 38, and 78 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosebach 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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