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Rosenbohm Family History

Rosenbohm 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: Rosenboom, Rosenbaum, Rosenblum, Rosenbalm, Rosenbloom, Roseboom

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Where is the Rosenbohm family from?

You can see how Rosenbohm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenbohm family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosenbohm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Rosenbohm families living in London. This was about 85% of all the recorded Rosenbohm's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rosenbohm families in 1891.
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What did your Rosenbohm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenbohm. 82% of Rosenbohm men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rosenbohm women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenbohm were Machinist 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
    82%
  • Machinist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Rosenbohm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 888 census records available for the last name Rosenbohm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenbohm 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Rosenbohm. 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 132 military records available for the last name Rosenbohm. For the veterans among your Rosenbohm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenbohm lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Rosenbohm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rosenbohm in 1967 was 61, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosenbohm 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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