Rosenzweig Family History

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Rosenzweig Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone who lived at a house distinguished by the sign of a rose spray, Middle High German rosenzwic. Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name from German Rosenzweig ‘rose twig’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rosenstein, Rosenberg, Rosenheim, Rosenfeld, Rosenwald, Rosenbluth

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Rosenzweig Family Origin

Where is the Rosenzweig family from?

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You can see how Rosenzweig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenzweig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosenzweig families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Rosenzweig families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Rosenzweig's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rosenzweig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenzweig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rosenzweig Family Occupations

What did your Rosenzweig ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Farmer, Cap Maker and Cigar Maker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Rosenzweig. The most common Rosenzweig occupation in the USA was Farmer. 20% of Rosenzweig's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Rosenzweig family was Clerk.

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  • Farmer

    20%

  • Cap Maker

    7%

  • Cigar Maker

    7%

  • Clerk

    7%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rosenzweig ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Rosenzweig Historical Records

What Rosenzweig family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rosenzweig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenzweig census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rosenzweig. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rosenzweig. For the veterans among your Rosenzweig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rosenzweig Life Expectancy

What is the average Rosenzweig lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenzweig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rosenzweig in 1947 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosenzweig ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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