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Rosewarne Family History

Rosewarne Surname Meaning

Cornish: habitational name from either of two places called Rosewarne in Cornwall in Camborne and Gwinear.

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


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Where is the Rosewarne family from?

You can see how Rosewarne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosewarne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rosewarne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 105 Rosewarne families living in Cornwall. This was about 37% of all the recorded Rosewarne's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Rosewarne families in 1891.
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What did your Rosewarne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rosewarne. 72% of Rosewarne men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Rosewarne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosewarne were Hotel Porter and Paid Day Girl (domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    72%
  • Hotel Porter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Waitress
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Paid Day Girl (domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rosewarne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosewarne 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 799 immigration records available for the last name Rosewarne. 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 331 military records available for the last name Rosewarne. For the veterans among your Rosewarne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosewarne lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rosewarne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rosewarne in 1955 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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