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Rosenthall Family History

Rosenthall Surname Meaning

see Rosenthal.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rosenthall family from?

You can see how Rosenthall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenthall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosenthall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 76 Rosenthall families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rosenthall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rosenthall families in 1891.
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What did your Rosenthall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Presser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rosenthall. 50% of Rosenthall men worked as a Tailors Presser and 92% of Rosenthall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenthall were Incapacitated and Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • Tailors Presser
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Shorthand Typist
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rosenthall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenthall 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rosenthall. 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 416 military records available for the last name Rosenthall. For the veterans among your Rosenthall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenthall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rosenthall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rosenthall in 1964 was 64, and 64 in 2003.

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