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Rosenhall Family History

Rosenhall 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: Rosendahl, Rosenthal, Rosenwald, Rosenbalm, Rosendale, Voshall

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Where is the Rosenhall family from?

You can see how Rosenhall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenhall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosenhall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Rosenhall families living in Warwickshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rosenhall's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Rosenhall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenhall 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 Rosenhall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosenhall. 100% of Rosenhall men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Rosenhall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Rosenhall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenhall 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Rosenhall. 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 41 military records available for the last name Rosenhall. For the veterans among your Rosenhall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenhall lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Rosenhall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rosenhall in 1966 was 72, and 65 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosenhall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosenhall 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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