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Rosalia Family History

Rosalia Surname Meaning

Italian (southern) and Hispanic: from the female personal name Rosalia given in honor of Saint Rosalia.

Saint Rosalia is the patron saint of the Sicilian city of Palermo.

The name Rosalia carries significant cultural and religious connotations in these regions.

It reflects the deep connections between the community and their patron saint.

Through this name, traditions and historical reverence are preserved and passed down through generations.

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


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Where is the Rosalia family from?

You can see how Rosalia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosalia family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rosalia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Rosalia families living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosalia's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Rosalia families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosalia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rosalia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosalia. 30% of Rosalia men worked as a Clerk and 25% of Rosalia women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosalia were Shoemaker and Operator.

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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

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Shoemaker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Milliner
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Operator
    25%

What Rosalia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rosalia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosalia 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 943 immigration records available for the last name Rosalia. 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 135 military records available for the last name Rosalia. For the veterans among your Rosalia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosalia lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rosalia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rosalia in 1959 was 53, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosalia 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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