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Rosenkrantz Family History

Rosenkrantz Name Meaning

German Danish and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rosenkranz and in North America (also) an altered form of this. This surname is also found in the Netherlands (see Rosenkrans ).

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


Similar surnames: Rosencrantz, Rosenkranz, Rosencrans, Rosenkrans, Rosenman, Rosemann

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Where is the Rosenkrantz family from?

You can see how Rosenkrantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenkrantz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosenkrantz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rosenkrantz family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosenkrantz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rosenkrantz families in 1911.
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What did your Rosenkrantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenkrantz. 19% of Rosenkrantz men worked as a Salesman and 27% of Rosenkrantz women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenkrantz were Operator 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

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Barber
    7%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    27%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rosenkrantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenkrantz 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 Rosenkrantz. 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 486 military records available for the last name Rosenkrantz. For the veterans among your Rosenkrantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenkrantz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenkrantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rosenkrantz in 1953 was 56, and 93 in 2004.

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