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Rossee Family History

Rossee 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: Rossey, Rosse, Rossel, Rossen, Rosser, Rossie, Ross, Rose, Fosse

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Where is the Rossee family from?

You can see how Rossee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rossee families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Rossee family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rossee's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rossee families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossee 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 Rossee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rossee. 72% of Rossee men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    72%
  • Farming
    29%

What Rossee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Rossee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossee 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Rossee. 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 Rossee. For the veterans among your Rossee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossee lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Rossee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rossee in 1959 was 37, and 55 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rossee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rossee 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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