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Rosand Family History

Rosand Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Roland, Rosano, Cosand, Rowand, Rand, Boland, Rosa, Sand, Rowland

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Where is the Rosand family from?

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

There are 214 census records available for the last name Rosand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosand 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Rosand. 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 75 military records available for the last name Rosand. For the veterans among your Rosand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosand lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rosand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rosand in 1965 was 63, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosand 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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