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Rossbach Family History

Rossbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places called Rossbach or Rosbach.

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


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Where is the Rossbach family from?

You can see how Rossbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rossbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rossbach family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rossbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rossbach families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossbach 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 Rossbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rossbach. 16% of Rossbach men worked as a Salesman and 27% of Rossbach women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rossbach were Operator 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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Stevedore
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

What Rossbach family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Rossbach lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rossbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rossbach in 1944 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rossbach 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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