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Rosenmeier Family History

Rosenmeier 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: Rosemeyer, Rosentreter, Ostermeier, Lodermeier, Rodemeyer, Rosenheim

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Where is the Rosenmeier family from?

You can see how Rosenmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosenmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Rosenmeier families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rosenmeier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rosenmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenmeier 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 Rosenmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brewer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenmeier. 43% of Rosenmeier men worked as a Brewer and 100% of Rosenmeier women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Brewer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rosenmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Rosenmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenmeier 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Rosenmeier. 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 240 military records available for the last name Rosenmeier. For the veterans among your Rosenmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenmeier lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Rosenmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rosenmeier in 1950 was 49, and 59 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosenmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosenmeier 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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