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Rosenfield Family History

Rosenfield Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German or Jewish Rosenfeld.

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


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Where is the Rosenfield family from?

You can see how Rosenfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosenfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Rosenfield families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Rosenfield's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rosenfield families in 1891.
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What did your Rosenfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waterproof Garment Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rosenfield. 25% of Rosenfield men worked as a Waterproof Garment Maker and 92% of Rosenfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenfield were Medical Practitioner and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Waterproof Garment Maker
    25%
  • Raincoat Machinist
    25%
  • Master Tailor
    17%
  • Medical Practitioner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Rosenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenfield 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Rosenfield. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rosenfield. For the veterans among your Rosenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenfield lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rosenfield in 1949 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosenfield 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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