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Rosensteel Family History

Rosensteel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rosenstiel.

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


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Where is the Rosensteel family from?

You can see how Rosensteel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosensteel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosensteel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Rosensteel families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosensteel's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Rosensteel families in 1891.
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What did your Rosensteel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosensteel. 23% of Rosensteel men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Rosensteel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosensteel were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    23%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Housework
    12%

What Rosensteel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rosensteel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosensteel 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Rosensteel. 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 678 military records available for the last name Rosensteel. For the veterans among your Rosensteel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosensteel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rosensteel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rosensteel in 1961 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosensteel 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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