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Rosendale Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swedish Danish and German Rosendahl . English: habitational name from Rossendale (Lancashire). The placename derives from an uncertain first element perhaps connected with Welsh rhos ‘moor’ + Old Norse dalr ‘valley’.

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


Similar surnames: Rosendahl, Youngdale, Rosengard, Mondale, Rosenbalm, Roedell

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Where is the Rosendale family from?

You can see how Rosendale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosendale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosendale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Rosendale family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosendale's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rosendale families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosendale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosendale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosendale. 20% of Rosendale men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Rosendale women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosendale were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Nurse
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Rosendale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosendale 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Rosendale. 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 Rosendale. For the veterans among your Rosendale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosendale lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rosendale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rosendale in 1960 was 65, and 84 in 2004.

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