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Rosskopf Family History

Rosskopf Surname Meaning

German: nickname or a habitational name meaning literally ‘horse head’ relating to the ancient custom of placing a horse head on house gables.

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


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Where is the Rosskopf family from?

You can see how Rosskopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosskopf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosskopf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Rosskopf families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosskopf's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rosskopf families in 1911.
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What did your Rosskopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosskopf. 20% of Rosskopf men worked as a Pressman.

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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

  • Pressman
    20%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Packer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Rosskopf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Rosskopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosskopf 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Rosskopf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rosskopf. For the veterans among your Rosskopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosskopf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rosskopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rosskopf in 1962 was 63, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosskopf 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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