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Rosela Family History

Rosela 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: Rosell, Rodela, Rosel, Rosema, Rose, Rosa, Roseman, Roseland, Roser

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Where is the Rosela family from?

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

There are 153 census records available for the last name Rosela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosela 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Rosela. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rosela. For the veterans among your Rosela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosela lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1993, in the United States, Rosela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rosela in 1986 was 99, and 90 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosela 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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