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Rosse Family History

Rosse Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German rœsse ‘kiln’ in particular one used for drying hemp and flax or for burning lime.

English and Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Ross.

Dutch: variant of Ros.

Dutch (Van Rosse): variant of Van Rossum.

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


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Where is the Rosse family from?

You can see how Rosse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 41 Rosse families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Rosse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rosse families in 1891.
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What did your Rosse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Restaurant Proprietor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rosse. 50% of Rosse men worked as a Restaurant Proprietor and 100% of Rosse 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Restaurant Proprietor
    50%
  • Dealer Scrap Metal Own Busin
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rosse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Rosse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosse 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Rosse. 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 Rosse. For the veterans among your Rosse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosse lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rosse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rosse in 1957 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosse 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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