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Rosebaugh Family History

Rosebaugh 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: Rodebaugh, Rodenbaugh, Rosebush, Osenbaugh, Rosebrough, Radebaugh

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Where is the Rosebaugh family from?

You can see how Rosebaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosebaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosebaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Rosebaugh families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosebaugh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rosebaugh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosebaugh 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 Rosebaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosebaugh. 39% of Rosebaugh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rosebaugh women worked as a Housework.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Rosebaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosebaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosebaugh 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Rosebaugh. 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 122 military records available for the last name Rosebaugh. For the veterans among your Rosebaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosebaugh lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2002, in the United States, Rosebaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rosebaugh in 1947 was 51, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosebaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosebaugh 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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