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Rossei Family History

Rossei 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, Rossi, Rossen, Rosser, Ross, Rose, Fosse

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Where is the Rossei family from?

You can see how Rossei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rossei family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rossei's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Rossei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossei 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 28 census records available for the last name Rossei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossei 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rossei. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rossei. For the veterans among your Rossei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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