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Rosmond Family History

Rosmond 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: Osmond, Rosemond, Rosamond, Rosman, Ormond, Desmond, Esmond, Rosson

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Where is the Rosmond family from?

You can see how Rosmond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosmond family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rosmond families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Rosmond families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosmond's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rosmond families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosmond 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 Rosmond ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosmond. 40% of Rosmond men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farming
    20%

What Rosmond family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Rosmond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosmond 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Rosmond. 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 95 military records available for the last name Rosmond. For the veterans among your Rosmond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosmond lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Rosmond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rosmond in 1971 was 91, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosmond

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosmond 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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