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Rosenbery Family History

Rosenbery 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, Rosenberry, Rodenberg, Rotenberg, Roseberry, Rozenberg

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Where is the Rosenbery family from?

You can see how Rosenbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenbery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosenbery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Rosenbery families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rosenbery's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rosenbery families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenbery 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 Rosenbery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenbery. 24% of Rosenbery men worked as a Salesman and 14% of Rosenbery women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenbery were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rosenbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenbery 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Rosenbery. 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 185 military records available for the last name Rosenbery. For the veterans among your Rosenbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenbery lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rosenbery in 1966 was 85, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosenbery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosenbery 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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