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Roseth Family History

Roseth Surname Meaning

Norwegian:: habitational name from any of several farmsteads named Roset probably from a personal name (Old Norse Rói modern Norwegian Roe) + set ‘farmstead dwelling’.

(Røseth): habitational name from any of several farmsteads named Røset or Rødset from Old Norse ross ‘mare’ or rauthr ‘red’ + set ‘farmstead dwelling’.

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


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Where is the Roseth family from?

You can see how Roseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roseth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Roseth families living in New Brunswick. This was about 40% of all the recorded Roseth's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Roseth families in 1911.
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What did your Roseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roseth. 41% of Roseth men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Roseth women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roseth were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roseth 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Roseth. 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 216 military records available for the last name Roseth. For the veterans among your Roseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roseth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Roseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Roseth in 1962 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

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