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Rosene Family History

Rosene Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Roseen or Rosén (see Rosen).

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


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Where is the Rosene family from?

You can see how Rosene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rosene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Rosene families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rosene's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rosene families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosene 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 Rosene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosene. 18% of Rosene men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rosene women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosene were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

What Rosene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rosene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosene 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Rosene. 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 622 military records available for the last name Rosene. For the veterans among your Rosene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosene lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rosene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rosene in 1957 was 48, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosene

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosene 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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