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Rosema Family History

Rosema Surname Meaning

Dutch (mainly Groningen) and West Frisian: variant of Rozema.

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


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Where is the Rosema family from?

You can see how Rosema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosema family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Rosema families living in Alberta. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rosema's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rosema families in 1911.
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What did your Rosema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosema. 31% of Rosema men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    31%
  • Meat Cutter
    24%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

What Rosema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Rosema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosema 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Rosema. 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 92 military records available for the last name Rosema. For the veterans among your Rosema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosema lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rosema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rosema in 1964 was 80, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosema 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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