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Rosofsky Family History

Rosofsky 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: Osofsky, Borofsky, Rosinsky, Rosoff, Osowski, Kosowski, Rossey

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Where is the Rosofsky family from?

You can see how Rosofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosofsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rosofsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 37 Rosofsky families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rosofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rosofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosofsky 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 Rosofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosofsky. 17% of Rosofsky men worked as a Clerk and 34% of Rosofsky women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosofsky were Salesman and Bookeeper.

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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

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Bookeeper
    23%

What Rosofsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosofsky 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Rosofsky. 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 136 military records available for the last name Rosofsky. For the veterans among your Rosofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosofsky lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rosofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rosofsky in 1959 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosofsky 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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