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Rosenbaugh Family History

Rosenbaugh 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: Rodenbaugh, Osenbaugh, Rosenbaum, Rosenbluth, Redenbaugh, Rosenbauer

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Where is the Rosenbaugh family from?

You can see how Rosenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenbaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Rosenbaugh families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosenbaugh's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rosenbaugh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenbaugh 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 Rosenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenbaugh. 60% of Rosenbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rosenbaugh 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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Rosenbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Rosenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenbaugh 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rosenbaugh. 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 84 military records available for the last name Rosenbaugh. For the veterans among your Rosenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rosenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rosenbaugh in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosenbaugh 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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