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Rosekrans Family History

Rosekrans Surname Meaning

Variant of Rosenkrans a surname of German Danish Dutch (ultimately Danish) or Jewish origin.

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


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Where is the Rosekrans family from?

You can see how Rosekrans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosekrans family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosekrans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Rosekrans families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosekrans's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rosekrans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosekrans 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 Rosekrans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosekrans. 39% of Rosekrans men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Rosekrans women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosekrans were Painter and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Painter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • At Home
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Rosekrans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rosekrans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosekrans 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Rosekrans. 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 628 military records available for the last name Rosekrans. For the veterans among your Rosekrans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosekrans lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rosekrans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rosekrans in 1951 was 34, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosekrans 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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