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Rosetta Family History

Rosetta Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Rosetta a pet form of Rosa.

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


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Where is the Rosetta family from?

You can see how Rosetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosetta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosetta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Rosetta families living in Quebec. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rosetta's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rosetta families in 1911.
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What did your Rosetta ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rosetta. 100% of Rosetta men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rosetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosetta 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Rosetta. 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 394 military records available for the last name Rosetta. For the veterans among your Rosetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosetta lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Rosetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rosetta in 1949 was 30, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosetta 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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