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Rossman Family History

Rossman Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Rossmann. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rosman.

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


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Where is the Rossman family from?

You can see how Rossman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rossman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Rossman families living in British Columbia. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rossman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Rossman families in 1911.
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What did your Rossman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rossman. 67% of Rossman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rossman women worked as a Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Tailor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%

What Rossman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Rossman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rossman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Rossman. For the veterans among your Rossman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Rossman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rossman in 1943 was 21, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rossman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rossman 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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