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Rosebough Family History

Rosebough 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: Rosebrough, Rosebush, Roseborough, Rombough, Rohrbough, Rodebaugh

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Where is the Rosebough family from?

You can see how Rosebough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosebough family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosebough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Rosebough families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rosebough's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rosebough families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosebough 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 Rosebough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosebough. 100% of Rosebough men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Rosebough family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Rosebough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosebough 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rosebough. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rosebough. For the veterans among your Rosebough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosebough lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Rosebough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rosebough in 1978 was 78, and 56 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosebough

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosebough 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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