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Rosenthel Family History

Rosenthel 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: Rosenthal, Rosenstiel, Rosensteel, Roethel, Lowenthal, Rosendahl

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Where is the Rosenthel family from?

You can see how Rosenthel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenthel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosenthel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Rosenthel families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Rosenthel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rosenthel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenthel 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 Rosenthel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenthel. 36% of Rosenthel men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Rosenthel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenthel were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Tailor
    7%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

What Rosenthel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosenthel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenthel 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Rosenthel. 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 36 military records available for the last name Rosenthel. For the veterans among your Rosenthel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenthel lifespan?

Average Rosenthel life expectancy in 1965 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosenthel 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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