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Rosney Family History

Rosney Surname Meaning

from Ó Rosna ‘descendant of Rosna’ a personal name of unknown etymology.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rosney family from?

You can see how Rosney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Rosney families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rosney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rosney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosney 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 Rosney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosney. 25% of Rosney men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Rosney women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosney were Projectionist and Nurses Helper.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Projectionist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • At Home
    25%
  • Nurses Helper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rosney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosney 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Rosney. 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 250 military records available for the last name Rosney. For the veterans among your Rosney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rosney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rosney in 1963 was 86, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosney 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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