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Rosebrugh Family History

Rosebrugh Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rosebrough, Rosebush, Roseborough, Rodebaugh, Rodenbaugh, Rosborough

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Where is the Rosebrugh family from?

You can see how Rosebrugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosebrugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosebrugh families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Rosebrugh families living in Northumberland. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rosebrugh's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Rosebrugh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosebrugh 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 Rosebrugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rosebrugh. 72% of Rosebrugh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rosebrugh women worked as a Clerk.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Merchant
    15%
  • Farming
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

What Rosebrugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosebrugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosebrugh 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Rosebrugh. 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 89 military records available for the last name Rosebrugh. For the veterans among your Rosebrugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosebrugh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rosebrugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rosebrugh in 1965 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosebrugh 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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