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Rosebaum Family History

Rosebaum 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: Rosenbaum, Ronnebaum, Rosenau, Rosenblum, Rothbaum, Rosenbalm

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Where is the Rosebaum family from?

You can see how Rosebaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosebaum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosebaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Rosebaum families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosebaum's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rosebaum families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosebaum 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 Rosebaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosebaum. 24% of Rosebaum men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Rosebaum women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosebaum were Farm Laborer and School Teacher.

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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
    24%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Servant
    25%
  • School Teacher
    25%

What Rosebaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosebaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosebaum 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Rosebaum. 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 153 military records available for the last name Rosebaum. For the veterans among your Rosebaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosebaum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rosebaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rosebaum in 1964 was 78, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosebaum 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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