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Rossant Family History

Rossant 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: Rossano, Rosman, Rossmann, Rosson, Rossin, Rossing, Poissant, Rosano

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Where is the Rossant family from?

You can see how Rossant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rossant families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Rossant family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rossant's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rossant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossant 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 Rossant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rossant. 70% of Rossant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housekeeper
    30%

What Rossant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Rossant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossant 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Rossant. 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 32 military records available for the last name Rossant. For the veterans among your Rossant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossant lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rossant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rossant in 1963 was 64, and 57 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rossant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rossant 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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