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Rossiter Family History

Rossiter Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rochester probably from the Kent placename rather than any of the Northumberland names.

This Anglo-Norman name has been established since the 12th century in Ireland where it is Gaelicized as Rosaitear.

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


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Where is the Rossiter family from?

You can see how Rossiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossiter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rossiter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 489 Rossiter families living in Somerset. This was about 27% of all the recorded Rossiter's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Rossiter families in 1891.
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What did your Rossiter 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 Rossiter. 17% of Rossiter men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Rossiter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rossiter were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Household Duties
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

What Rossiter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58,000 census records available for the last name Rossiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossiter 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Rossiter. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Rossiter. For the veterans among your Rossiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossiter lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rossiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rossiter in 1948 was 67, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rossiter 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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