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Rosensweet Family History

Rosensweet 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: Rosensteel, Rosensweig, Rosenstein, Rosenzweig, Rosenstiel

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Where is the Rosensweet family from?

You can see how Rosensweet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosensweet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Rosensweet families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rosensweet's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rosensweet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosensweet 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 Rosensweet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosensweet. 67% of Rosensweet men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Rosensweet women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Rosensweet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Rosensweet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosensweet 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Rosensweet. 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 42 military records available for the last name Rosensweet. For the veterans among your Rosensweet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosensweet lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rosensweet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rosensweet in 1968 was 87, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosensweet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosensweet 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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