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Rossburg Family History

Rossburg 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: Rosburg, Rossberg, Mossburg, Ramsburg, Mossberg, Grossberg, Rosberg

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Where is the Rossburg family from?

You can see how Rossburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rossburg families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rossburg family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rossburg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rossburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Rossburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossburg 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Rossburg. 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 40 military records available for the last name Rossburg. For the veterans among your Rossburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossburg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Rossburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rossburg in 1964 was 53, and 90 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rossburg 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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