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Rosie Family History

Rosie Surname Meaning

Scottish (Caithness and Orkney): habitational name from Rossie near Montrose (Angus) or any of several other places with this name e.g. in Fife and Perthshire;

from Scottish Gaelic ros ‘(wooded) promontory’ + possibly the topographic suffix -in.

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


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Where is the Rosie family from?

You can see how Rosie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rosie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 18 Rosie families living in Lancashire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Rosie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rosie families in 1891.
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What did your Rosie 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 Rosie. 50% of Rosie men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Rosie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosie were Press Telegraphist and Unpaid 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
    50%
  • Press Telegraphist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Science Teacher
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Rosie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosie 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rosie. 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 820 military records available for the last name Rosie. For the veterans among your Rosie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rosie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Rosie in 1964 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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