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Rosano Name Meaning

Italian: habitational name from any of several places called Rosano for example in Alessandria Florence and Reggio Emilia.

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


Similar surnames: Romano, Rossano, Rosen, Rosal, Roan, Solano, Rosato, Sano, Rosas

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Where is the Rosano family from?

You can see how Rosano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosano family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Rosano families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Rosano's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rosano families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosano ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rosano. 100% of Rosano men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rosano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosano 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rosano. 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 406 military records available for the last name Rosano. For the veterans among your Rosano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosano lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rosano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rosano in 1959 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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