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Rossean Family History

Rossean 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: Rossen, Rossman, Crossman, Roseman, Rosman, Grosjean, Mossman

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Where is the Rossean family from?

You can see how Rossean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossean family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rossean families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 31 Rossean families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rossean's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Rossean families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossean 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 Rossean ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rossean. 100% of Rossean men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rossean women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Rossean family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Rossean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossean 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Rossean. 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 120 military records available for the last name Rossean. For the veterans among your Rossean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossean lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rossean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rossean in 1963 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rossean 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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