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Rossdale Family History

Rossdale 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: Lonsdale, Ragsdale, Croasdale, Rosendale, Rosselle, Trousdale

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Where is the Rossdale family from?

You can see how Rossdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossdale family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rossdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Rossdale families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rossdale's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rossdale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossdale 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 Rossdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor Military civil and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rossdale. 100% of Rossdale men worked as a Tailor Military civil and 100% of Rossdale 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor Military civil
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rossdale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Rossdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossdale 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Rossdale. 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 26 military records available for the last name Rossdale. For the veterans among your Rossdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossdale lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Rossdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rossdale in 1968 was 90, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rossdale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rossdale 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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