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Rosenstiel Family History

Rosenstiel Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German rōsenstil ‘rose stem’ presumably a nickname with any of several possible uses:

possibly with reference to physical appearance or personality or an occupational nickname for a seller of roses.

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


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Where is the Rosenstiel family from?

You can see how Rosenstiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenstiel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosenstiel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Rosenstiel families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosenstiel's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Rosenstiel families in 1891.
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What did your Rosenstiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenstiel. 36% of Rosenstiel men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rosenstiel women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenstiel were Butcher and 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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Butcher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosenstiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenstiel 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Rosenstiel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rosenstiel. For the veterans among your Rosenstiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenstiel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenstiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rosenstiel in 1956 was 61, and 53 in 2004.

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