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Rosus Family History

Rosus 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: Ross, Rosas, Rous, Rogus, Roses, Moses, Cross, Moss, Rose, Rout

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Where is the Rosus family from?

You can see how Rosus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rosus family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosus's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Rosus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rosus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosus. 100% of Rosus men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Rosus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Rosus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosus 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rosus. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rosus. For the veterans among your Rosus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosus lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Rosus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rosus in 1972 was 78, and 77 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosus 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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