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Rosener Family History

Rosener Surname Meaning

German (Rösener): variant of Rösner (see Rosner). Compare Roesener.

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


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Where is the Rosener family from?

You can see how Rosener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rosener families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Rosener families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rosener's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rosener families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosener 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 Rosener ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosener. 18% of Rosener men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Rosener women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosener were Truck Driver 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
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    31%
  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Typist
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Rosener family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rosener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosener 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Rosener. 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 670 military records available for the last name Rosener. For the veterans among your Rosener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosener lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rosener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rosener in 1959 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosener 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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