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Rossback Family History

Rossback 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: Rossbach, Kossack, Hossack, Rohrback, Roraback, Roback, Boback

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Where is the Rossback family from?

You can see how Rossback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossback family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rossback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rossback family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rossback's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rossback families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossback 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 Rossback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rossback. 16% of Rossback men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Rossback women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rossback were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Rossback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rossback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossback 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Rossback. 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 323 military records available for the last name Rossback. For the veterans among your Rossback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossback lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rossback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rossback in 1963 was 75, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rossback 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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