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Rosenoff Family History

Rosenoff 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: Rosoff, Romanoff, Rosenow, Rosen, Osthoff, Rosemond, Renouf, Roskopf

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Where is the Rosenoff family from?

You can see how Rosenoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rosenoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Rosenoff families living in Washington. This was about 37% of all the recorded Rosenoff's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Rosenoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenoff 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 Rosenoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rosenoff. 100% of Rosenoff men worked as a Master Tailor and 60% of Rosenoff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Master Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Tailoress
    40%

What Rosenoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 862 census records available for the last name Rosenoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenoff 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Rosenoff. 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 187 military records available for the last name Rosenoff. For the veterans among your Rosenoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rosenoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rosenoff in 1965 was 83, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosenoff 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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