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Rossey Family History

Rossey Surname Meaning

French: variant of Rosey a habitational name from Rosey a place in Haute-Saône. This surname is very rare in France.

French (mainly Nord): from a derivative of Old French ros ‘red’. This surname is rare in France.

It is also found in Belgium (mainly Flanders).

Americanized form of Italian Rossi. Compare Rossie.

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


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Where is the Rossey family from?

You can see how Rossey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rossey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Rossey families living in Glamorgan. This was about 37% of all the recorded Rossey's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Rossey families in 1891.
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What did your Rossey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rossey. 100% of Rossey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rossey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossey 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Rossey. 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 260 military records available for the last name Rossey. For the veterans among your Rossey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Rossey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rossey in 1956 was 35, and 73 in 2003.

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