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Roseff Family History

Roseff 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: Rosoff, Rose, Roser, Reff, Rosell, Rosen, Roseth, Rogoff, Rosete

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Where is the Roseff family from?

You can see how Roseff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roseff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Roseff families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Roseff families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Roseff's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Roseff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roseff 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 Roseff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roseff. 100% of Roseff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Roseff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roseff 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Roseff. 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 26 military records available for the last name Roseff. For the veterans among your Roseff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roseff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Roseff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Roseff in 1968 was 79, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roseff 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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