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Rosenfeld Family History

Rosenfeld Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place of this name near Wittenberg. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Rosenfeld ‘rose field’.

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


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Where is the Rosenfeld family from?

You can see how Rosenfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenfeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosenfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 34 Rosenfeld families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Rosenfeld's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rosenfeld families in 1891.
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What did your Rosenfeld 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 Rosenfeld. 40% of Rosenfeld men worked as a Tailor and 78% of Rosenfeld women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenfeld were No Occupation and No Occupation.

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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
    40%
  • Hairdresser Gents
    20%
  • Journeyman Tailor
    20%
  • No Occupation
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • No Occupation
    4%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Rosenfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenfeld 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 21,000 immigration records available for the last name Rosenfeld. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Rosenfeld. For the veterans among your Rosenfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenfeld lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rosenfeld in 1944 was 24, and 82 in 2004.

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