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Roseberg Family History

Roseberg 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: Rosenberg, Rosberg, Rossberg, Roberg, Risberg, Osberg, Ostberg

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Where is the Roseberg family from?

You can see how Roseberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roseberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roseberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Roseberg families living in Quebec. This was about 74% of all the recorded Roseberg's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roseberg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roseberg 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 Roseberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roseberg. 23% of Roseberg men worked as a Salesman and 18% of Roseberg women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roseberg were Chauffeur and Clerk.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Chauffeur
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Roseberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Roseberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roseberg 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Roseberg. 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 224 military records available for the last name Roseberg. For the veterans among your Roseberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roseberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Roseberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Roseberg in 1965 was 80, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roseberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roseberg 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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