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Rosenkrans Family History

Rosenkrans Surname Meaning

Variant or an altered form of German Danish Dutch (ultimately Danish) or Jewish Rosenkranz and Rosenkrantz.

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


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Where is the Rosenkrans family from?

You can see how Rosenkrans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenkrans family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosenkrans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Rosenkrans families living in New Jersey. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rosenkrans's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rosenkrans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenkrans 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 Rosenkrans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenkrans. 24% of Rosenkrans men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Rosenkrans women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenkrans were Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Rosenkrans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rosenkrans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenkrans 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Rosenkrans. 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 602 military records available for the last name Rosenkrans. For the veterans among your Rosenkrans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenkrans lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenkrans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rosenkrans in 1962 was 71, and 92 in 2004.

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