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Rosenby Family History

Rosenby 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: Rosen, Moseby, Owenby, Rosenau, Rosenow, Rosene, Rosener, Lisenby

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Where is the Rosenby family from?

You can see how Rosenby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rosenby family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rosenby's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Rosenby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Rosenby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenby 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Rosenby. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rosenby. For the veterans among your Rosenby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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