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Rosbrugh Family History

Rosbrugh 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: Rosborough, Rosebrough, Rombough, Cobaugh, Lobaugh, Tombaugh

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Where is the Rosbrugh family from?

You can see how Rosbrugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosbrugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rosbrugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rosbrugh families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosbrugh's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Rosbrugh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosbrugh 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 Rosbrugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosbrugh. 100% of Rosbrugh men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Rosbrugh women worked as a House Wife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Rosbrugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Rosbrugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosbrugh 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rosbrugh. 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 100 military records available for the last name Rosbrugh. For the veterans among your Rosbrugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosbrugh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Rosbrugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rosbrugh in 1965 was 78, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosbrugh 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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