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Roosa Family History

Roosa Surname Meaning

Dutch: cognate of Rosa

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


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Where is the Roosa family from?

You can see how Roosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roosa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Roosa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 83 Roosa families living in New York. This was about 98% of all the recorded Roosa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roosa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roosa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Roosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roosa. 18% of Roosa men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Roosa women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roosa were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Teacher
    13%

What Roosa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Roosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roosa 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 796 immigration records available for the last name Roosa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Roosa. For the veterans among your Roosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roosa lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Roosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Roosa in 1951 was 39, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roosa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roosa 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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