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Roosen Family History

Roosen Surname Meaning

Dutch and Flemish: patronymic from Roos 1–

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


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Where is the Roosen family from?

You can see how Roosen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roosen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roosen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Roosen families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Roosen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Roosen families in 1891.
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What did your Roosen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roosen. 100% of Roosen men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Roosen women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Roosen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roosen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roosen 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Roosen. 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 493 military records available for the last name Roosen. For the veterans among your Roosen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roosen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Roosen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Roosen in 1963 was 74, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roosen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roosen 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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