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Rosentreter Family History

Rosentreter Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German rose ‘rose’ + an agent derivative of treten ‘to step or tread’.

This name serves as an occupational name for a rose grower.

Alternatively, it can be a topographic name for someone who lived by a path.

The path in question was overgrown with roses.

Overall, it highlights a connection to nature and the cultivation of roses.

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


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Where is the Rosentreter family from?

You can see how Rosentreter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosentreter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosentreter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Rosentreter families living in Middlesex. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rosentreter's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Rosentreter families in 1891.
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What did your Rosentreter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rosentreter. 100% of Rosentreter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rosentreter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosentreter 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Rosentreter. 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 887 military records available for the last name Rosentreter. For the veterans among your Rosentreter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosentreter lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rosentreter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Rosentreter in 1954 was 30, and 83 in 2004.

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