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Rossitto Family History

Rossitto Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from the personal name Rossitto a pet form of Rosso.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rossitto family from?

You can see how Rossitto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossitto family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Rossitto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Rossitto families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rossitto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rossitto families in 1920.
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What did your Rossitto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dress Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rossitto. 42% of Rossitto men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rossitto women worked as a Dress Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rossitto were New Worker and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Barber
    25%
  • Owner
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Maker
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Rossitto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Rossitto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossitto 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 496 immigration records available for the last name Rossitto. 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 283 military records available for the last name Rossitto. For the veterans among your Rossitto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossitto lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rossitto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rossitto in 1963 was 78, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rossitto 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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