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Rosenbauer Family History

Rosenbauer Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a rose grower from Middle High German rōse ‘rose’ + būr ‘farmer’ (see Bauer).

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


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Where is the Rosenbauer family from?

You can see how Rosenbauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenbauer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosenbauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rosenbauer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosenbauer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rosenbauer families in 1891.
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What did your Rosenbauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenbauer. 25% of Rosenbauer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rosenbauer women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenbauer were Chauffeur and Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Waiter
    10%
  • Chauffeur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 278 immigration records available for the last name Rosenbauer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rosenbauer. For the veterans among your Rosenbauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenbauer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenbauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rosenbauer in 1958 was 48, and 93 in 2004.

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