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Rosler Family History

Rosler Surname Meaning

German (Rösler): see Roesler. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic; also Rösler): from German Rose ‘rose’ + the agent suffix -ler one of surnames assigned at random by Austrian clerks.

Compare Roesler. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic; also Rösler): variant of Rossler and Roessler.

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


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Where is the Rosler family from?

You can see how Rosler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Rosler families living in Westmorland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rosler's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Rosler families in 1891.
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What did your Rosler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rosler. 75% of Rosler women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Shop Assistant General Sts
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rosler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rosler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rosler. For the veterans among your Rosler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosler lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Rosler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rosler in 1948 was 41, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosler 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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