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Rossan Family History

Rossan 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: Rosman, Rosson, Rossin, Rossano, Rossen, Rossa, Crossan, Rossman

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Where is the Rossan family from?

You can see how Rossan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rossan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rossan family living in Alberta. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rossan's in Canada. Alberta and 3 other provinces had the highest population of Rossan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossan 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 Rossan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rossan. 44% of Rossan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rossan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rossan were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Rossan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 900 census records available for the last name Rossan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossan 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Rossan. 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 113 military records available for the last name Rossan. For the veterans among your Rossan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Rossan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rossan in 1963 was 72, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rossan 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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