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Rosier Family History

Rosier Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rozier. In England this name is in part of French Huguenot origin (see 2 below).

French: topographic name from rosier ‘rose bush’.

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


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Where is the Rosier family from?

You can see how Rosier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 159 Rosier families living in Berkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Rosier's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Rosier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosier 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 Rosier 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 Rosier. 17% of Rosier men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Rosier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosier were Carpenter and Domestic Duties.

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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
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Rosier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosier 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 Rosier. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Rosier. For the veterans among your Rosier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosier lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rosier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rosier in 1951 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosier 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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