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Rosenberg Family History

Rosenberg Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of numerous places so named (‘rose mountain’). As a Jewish surname it is also artificial and in some cases an altered form of the Yiddish cognate Royzenbarg.

Swedish and Danish: ornamental name composed of the elements rosen- (combining form of ros ‘rose’) + berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Rosenberg family from?

You can see how Rosenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 536 Rosenberg families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rosenberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rosenberg families in 1891.
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What did your Rosenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rosenberg. 14% of Rosenberg men worked as a Tailor and 68% of Rosenberg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenberg were Carpenter and Dressmaker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    14%
  • Ladies Tailor
    8%
  • Master Tailor
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Dressmaker
    3%

What Rosenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158,000 census records available for the last name Rosenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenberg 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 70,000 immigration records available for the last name Rosenberg. 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 33,000 military records available for the last name Rosenberg. For the veterans among your Rosenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenberg lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rosenberg in 1943 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosenberg 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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