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Rosemeyer Family History

Rosemeyer Surname Meaning

German: nickname and distinguishing name for a farmer who grew or liked roses

from a compound of Middle High German rose ‘rose’

+ meier ‘(tenant) farmer steward’.

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


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Where is the Rosemeyer family from?

You can see how Rosemeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosemeyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosemeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rosemeyer family living in Wisconsin Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosemeyer's in USA. Wisconsin Territory had the highest population of Rosemeyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosemeyer 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 Rosemeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosemeyer. 22% of Rosemeyer men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Rosemeyer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosemeyer were Shipping Clerk and Office Clerk.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Painter
    6%
  • Shipping Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • House Keeper
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Office Clerk
    19%

What Rosemeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosemeyer 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Rosemeyer. 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 560 military records available for the last name Rosemeyer. For the veterans among your Rosemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosemeyer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rosemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rosemeyer in 1952 was 23, and 89 in 2004.

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