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Rosander Family History

Rosander Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from ros ‘rose’ + the suffix -ander derived from Greek anēr (genitive andros) ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Rosander family from?

You can see how Rosander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosander family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rosander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Rosander family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosander's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Rosander families in 1871.
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What did your Rosander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosander. 37% of Rosander men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Rosander women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosander were Laborer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rosander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosander 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rosander. 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 421 military records available for the last name Rosander. For the veterans among your Rosander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosander lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rosander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rosander in 1961 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosander 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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