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Rosenlund Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements rosen- (combining form of ros ‘rose’) + lund ‘grove’.

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


Similar surnames: Roslund, Rosengard, Ostlund, Osterlund, Okerlund, Soderlund, Gronlund

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Where is the Rosenlund family from?

You can see how Rosenlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenlund family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosenlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rosenlund family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rosenlund's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Rosenlund families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenlund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosenlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenlund. 24% of Rosenlund men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rosenlund women worked as a 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
    24%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosenlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenlund 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 Rosenlund. 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 402 military records available for the last name Rosenlund. For the veterans among your Rosenlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenlund lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rosenlund in 1960 was 62, and 81 in 2004.

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