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Rosendal Family History

Rosendal 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: Rosendahl, Rosendale, Rosenthal, Rosenwald, Rosenau, Rosenman

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Where is the Rosendal family from?

You can see how Rosendal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosendal family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosendal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Rosendal family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosendal's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Rosendal families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosendal 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 Rosendal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosendal. 34% of Rosendal men worked as an Engineer.

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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

  • Engineer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

What Rosendal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Rosendal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosendal 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Rosendal. 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 52 military records available for the last name Rosendal. For the veterans among your Rosendal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosendal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rosendal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rosendal in 1964 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosendal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosendal 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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