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Rosol Family History

Rosol Surname Meaning

Polish (Rosół Rosoł): from rosół ‘clear soup beef tea’. This word is found in the idiomatic expression rozebrany do rosółu ‘stripped to the skin’.

This idiom may be the source of the surname as a nickname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rosol family from?

You can see how Rosol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosol family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rosol families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosol's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rosol families in 1880.
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What did your Rosol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosol. 26% of Rosol men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Rosol women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosol were Proprietor and Machine Operator.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Weaver
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosol 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Rosol. 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 300 military records available for the last name Rosol. For the veterans among your Rosol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosol lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rosol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rosol in 1962 was 37, and 88 in 2004.

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