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Rosebury Family History

Rosebury 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: Rosebush, Rosburg, Roseberry, Roxbury, Rosenburg, Rasbury, Roseboro

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Where is the Rosebury family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosebury. 23% of Rosebury men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Rosebury women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosebury were Laborer Farmer and Servant.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Laborer Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Servant
    40%

What Rosebury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosebury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosebury 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Rosebury. 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 135 military records available for the last name Rosebury. For the veterans among your Rosebury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosebury lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rosebury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rosebury in 1967 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosebury

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosebury 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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