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Rosendahl Name Meaning

Swedish and Danish: either an ornamental name composed of the elements rosen- (combining form of ros ‘rose’) + dahl an old or ornamental spelling of dal ‘valley’ or a habitational name from a widespread placename of comparatively recent origin. German: variant of Rosenthal .

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


Similar surnames: Rosdahl, Rendahl, Grondahl, Sandahl, Sundahl, Grendahl, Youngdahl

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Where is the Rosendahl family from?

You can see how Rosendahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosendahl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosendahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Rosendahl families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosendahl's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rosendahl families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosendahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosendahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosendahl. 30% of Rosendahl men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Rosendahl women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosendahl were Manager and Cook. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Cook
    11%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Rosendahl lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rosendahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rosendahl in 1949 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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