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Rosebrock Family History

Rosebrock Surname Meaning

North German: habitational name from Rosebruch, a district of Rotenburg, Lower Saxony,

so named from Middle Low German rose ‘rose’ + brōk brūk ‘swamp’.

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


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Where is the Rosebrock family from?

You can see how Rosebrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosebrock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosebrock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rosebrock family living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rosebrock's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Rosebrock families in 1891.
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What did your Rosebrock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosebrock. 34% of Rosebrock men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Rosebrock women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosebrock were Labor and Secretary.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Partner
    7%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Domestic
    13%
  • Secretary
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rosebrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosebrock 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Rosebrock. 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 350 military records available for the last name Rosebrock. For the veterans among your Rosebrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosebrock lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rosebrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rosebrock in 1962 was 69, and 62 in 2004.

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