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Rosengrant Family History

Rosengrant Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Danish Dutch (ultimately Danish) or Jewish Rosenkranz and Rosenkrantz.

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


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Where is the Rosengrant family from?

You can see how Rosengrant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosengrant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosengrant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Rosengrant families living in New Brunswick. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rosengrant's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Rosengrant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosengrant 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 Rosengrant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosengrant. 31% of Rosengrant men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Rosengrant women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosengrant were Labor and Teacher.

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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%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rosengrant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosengrant 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Rosengrant. 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 650 military records available for the last name Rosengrant. For the veterans among your Rosengrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosengrant lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rosengrant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rosengrant in 1944 was 22, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosengrant 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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