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Rosendall Family History

Rosendall 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: Rosendahl, Rosendale, Rosenwald, Rubendall, Rendall, Rosenbalm

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Where is the Rosendall family from?

You can see how Rosendall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosendall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosendall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Rosendall families living in Yorkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rosendall's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rosendall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosendall 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 Rosendall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosendall. 34% of Rosendall men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rosendall women worked as a Saleslady.

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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%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Rosendall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosendall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosendall 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Rosendall. 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 145 military records available for the last name Rosendall. For the veterans among your Rosendall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosendall lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rosendall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rosendall in 1966 was 63, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosendall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosendall 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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