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Rosebourgh Family History

Rosebourgh 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: Rosebrough, Rosebush, Roxburgh, Rosburg, Roseborough, Vosburgh

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Where is the Rosebourgh family from?

You can see how Rosebourgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosebourgh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rosebourgh families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Rosebourgh family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosebourgh's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Rosebourgh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosebourgh 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 Rosebourgh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosebourgh. 100% of Rosebourgh women worked as a Laundress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Rosebourgh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Rosebourgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosebourgh 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rosebourgh. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rosebourgh. For the veterans among your Rosebourgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosebourgh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Rosebourgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rosebourgh in 1962 was 73, and 95 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosebourgh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosebourgh 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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