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Rosenheim Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places so named. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from rosen- ‘rose’ + heim ‘home’.

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


Similar surnames: Rosenstein, Rosenberg, Rosenwald, Rosenfeld, Rosenzweig, Oppenheim

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Where is the Rosenheim family from?

You can see how Rosenheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenheim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosenheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Rosenheim families living in London. This was about 74% of all the recorded Rosenheim's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rosenheim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosenheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenheim. 25% of Rosenheim men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Rosenheim women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenheim were Farmer and Owner. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Owner
    25%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rosenheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenheim 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 Rosenheim. 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 Rosenheim. For the veterans among your Rosenheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenheim lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rosenheim in 1947 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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