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Rosenleaf Family History

Rosenleaf 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: Rosevear, Rosenberg, Greenleaf, Rosenthal, Rosenfeld, Rosenheim

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Where is the Rosenleaf family from?

You can see how Rosenleaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenleaf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rosenleaf families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Rosenleaf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rosenleaf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenleaf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Rosenleaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenleaf 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rosenleaf. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rosenleaf. For the veterans among your Rosenleaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenleaf lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Rosenleaf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rosenleaf in 1971 was 74, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosenleaf 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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