This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rosenstein family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rosenstein Family History

Rosenstein Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name compound from German Rosen- ‘rose’ + Stein ‘stone’. German: habitational name from a place so named.

As a component of placenames stein ‘rock stone’ typically signifies a stone structure such as a castle or house.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rosenstein family from?

You can see how Rosenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 38 Rosenstein families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Rosenstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rosenstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Rosenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Upholsterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rosenstein. 34% of Rosenstein men worked as an Upholsterer and 56% of Rosenstein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenstein were General Dealer and Hospital Nursing Sister.

View Census Data for Rosenstein | Data not to scale

*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

  • Upholsterer
    34%
  • Tailors Machinist
    34%
  • General Dealer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    56%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Dressmaker
    12%
  • Hospital Nursing Sister
    8%

What Rosenstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Rosenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenstein census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Rosenstein

Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Rosenstein. 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.

View all Rosenstein immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Rosenstein. For the veterans among your Rosenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rosenstein military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rosenstein family history

Discover More

What is the average Rosenstein lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rosenstein in 1943 was 60, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosenstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosenstein 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rosenstein family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial