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Rosebrough Family History

Rosebrough Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Rosberg or Rossburg (see Rosburg).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rosebrough family from?

You can see how Rosebrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosebrough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosebrough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 76 Rosebrough families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Rosebrough's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rosebrough families in 1911.
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What did your Rosebrough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosebrough. 25% of Rosebrough men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Rosebrough women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosebrough were Molder and Housemaid.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Molder
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housemaid
    15%

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Passenger Lists

There are 159 immigration records available for the last name Rosebrough. 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 605 military records available for the last name Rosebrough. For the veterans among your Rosebrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosebrough lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rosebrough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rosebrough in 1956 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

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