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Rosamond Family History

Rosamond Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Roseman.

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


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Where is the Rosamond family from?

You can see how Rosamond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosamond family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rosamond families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 51 Rosamond families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rosamond's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rosamond families in 1891.
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What did your Rosamond ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rosamond. 50% of Rosamond men worked as an Electrician and 84% of Rosamond women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosamond were French Polisher and Wholly Retired.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Electrician
    50%
  • French Polisher
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Shorthand Typist
    7%
  • Civil Servant (post Office)
    5%
  • Wholly Retired
    5%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Rosamond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosamond 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Rosamond. 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 Rosamond. For the veterans among your Rosamond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosamond lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rosamond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rosamond in 1950 was 55, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosamond 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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