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Rossmann Family History

Rossmann Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German ros ‘horse’ + man ‘man’ applied as an occupational name for a horse breeder, handler, or dealer.

It also served as a nickname for someone thought to resemble the horse in some way.

Additionally, it could be used as a habitational name for someone who lived at a house distinguished by the sign of a horse.

This reflects the importance of horses in German culture and society, particularly in relation to agriculture and trade.

The name’s origin highlights both occupational roles and the symbolic significance of horses in the historical context.

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


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Where is the Rossmann family from?

You can see how Rossmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rossmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Rossmann family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rossmann's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Rossmann families in 1891.
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What did your Rossmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rossmann. 24% of Rossmann men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Rossmann women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rossmann were Shoe Worker and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Shoe Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Secretary
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rossmann. 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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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Rossmann. For the veterans among your Rossmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rossmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rossmann in 1963 was 62, and 63 in 2004.

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