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Rossbottom Family History

Rossbottom 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: Ramsbottom, Rowbottom, Ransbottom, Longbottom, Rossetto, Rossitto

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Where is the Rossbottom family from?

You can see how Rossbottom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossbottom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rossbottom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Rossbottom families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rossbottom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rossbottom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossbottom 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 Rossbottom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rossbottom. 100% of Rossbottom 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
    100%

What Rossbottom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Rossbottom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossbottom 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Rossbottom. 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 54 military records available for the last name Rossbottom. For the veterans among your Rossbottom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossbottom lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Rossbottom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rossbottom in 1965 was 66, and 67 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rossbottom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rossbottom 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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