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Rosgen Family History

Rosgen 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: Rosen, Rosten, Rossen, Roseen, Rose, Osten, Rosman, Bogen, Roser

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Where is the Rosgen family from?

You can see how Rosgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosgen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Rosgen families living in Iowa. This was about 89% of all the recorded Rosgen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rosgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosgen 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 Rosgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosgen. 100% of Rosgen men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Rosgen women worked as a 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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Rosgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Rosgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosgen 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Rosgen. 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 152 military records available for the last name Rosgen. For the veterans among your Rosgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosgen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rosgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rosgen in 1962 was 60, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosgen 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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