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Rosien Family History

Rosien 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, Rosiek, Rosin, Rossen, Roseen, Rosier, Rosie, Rose

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Where is the Rosien family from?

You can see how Rosien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosien family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Rosien families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosien's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rosien families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosien 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 Rosien ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer R
    100%

What Rosien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 921 census records available for the last name Rosien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosien 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Rosien. 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 109 military records available for the last name Rosien. For the veterans among your Rosien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosien lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rosien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rosien in 1963 was 79, and 59 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosien 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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