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Rosinger Family History

Rosinger 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: Risinger, Rominger, Ringer, Reisinger, Possinger, Basinger, Ridinger

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Where is the Rosinger family from?

You can see how Rosinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rosinger family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rosinger's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Rosinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosinger 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 Rosinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosinger. 34% of Rosinger 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Waiter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

What Rosinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Rosinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosinger 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Rosinger. 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 323 military records available for the last name Rosinger. For the veterans among your Rosinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rosinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rosinger in 1965 was 88, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosinger 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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