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Rosina Family History

Rosina 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: Rosing, Rosin, Rosini, Rosine, Rogina, Rosica, Rosa, Regina, Romine

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Where is the Rosina family from?

You can see how Rosina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rosina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Rosina families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Rosina's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rosina families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosina 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 Rosina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosina. 60% of Rosina men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Rosina women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosina were Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Rosina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosina 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rosina. 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 165 military records available for the last name Rosina. For the veterans among your Rosina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosina lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rosina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rosina in 1963 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosina 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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