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Rousenberger Family History

Rousenberger 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: Rosenberger, Rothenberger, Rodenberger, Rosenberg, Hohenberger

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Where is the Rousenberger family from?

You can see how Rousenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rousenberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rousenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rousenberger family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rousenberger's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Rousenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rousenberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Rousenberger lifespan?

Average Rousenberger life expectancy in 1976 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rousenberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rousenberger 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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