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Rosent Family History

Rosent 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: Rosen, Rosett, Rosene, Rose, Rowett, Robert, Roser, Osen, Roden

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Where is the Rosent family from?

You can see how Rosent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosent family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rosent families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Rosent family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosent's in USA. California had the highest population of Rosent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Rosent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosent 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rosent. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rosent. For the veterans among your Rosent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosent lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Rosent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rosent in 1969 was 47, and 61 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosent

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosent 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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