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Rossy Family History

Rossy Surname Meaning

Spanish: probably of Italian origin an altered form of Rossi.

Americanized form of Italian Rossi.

In some cases also French: in the southeast a habitational name from Rossy a place in Haute-Savoie.

In Nord a variant of Rossey.

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


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Where is the Rossy family from?

You can see how Rossy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rossy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Rossy families living in Alberta. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rossy's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rossy families in 1911.
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What did your Rossy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rossy. 37% of Rossy men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rossy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rossy were Manager and Teacher.

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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
    37%
  • Labor
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Finisher
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rossy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossy 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 615 immigration records available for the last name Rossy. 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 522 military records available for the last name Rossy. For the veterans among your Rossy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rossy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rossy in 1962 was 66, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rossy 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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