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Rosenback Family History

Rosenback 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: Rosenbach, Rosenbeck, Rosenbaum, Rosenbrock, Rosenbalm, Rodenbeck

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Where is the Rosenback family from?

You can see how Rosenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenback family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosenback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Rosenback families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rosenback's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rosenback families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenback 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 Rosenback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenback. 24% of Rosenback men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Rosenback women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenback were Farm Hand and Nurse.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Printer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farm Hand
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Rosenback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Rosenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenback 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Rosenback. 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 79 military records available for the last name Rosenback. For the veterans among your Rosenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenback lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rosenback in 1964 was 83, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosenback 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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