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Rosnel Family History

Rosnel 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: Rosner, Rossel, Rosel, Roszel, Rose, Postel, Roser, Rogel, Rodney

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Where is the Rosnel family from?

You can see how Rosnel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosnel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rosnel family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosnel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rosnel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosnel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Rosnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosnel 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rosnel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rosnel. For the veterans among your Rosnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosnel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Rosnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rosnel in 1970 was 68, and 67 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosnel 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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