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Rosenzweig Family History

Rosenzweig Surname Meaning

German: topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a rose spray Middle High German rōsenzwīc.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Rosenzweig ‘rose twig’.

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


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Where is the Rosenzweig family from?

You can see how Rosenzweig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenzweig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosenzweig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Rosenzweig families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Rosenzweig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rosenzweig families in 1891.
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What did your Rosenzweig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, No Occupation and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rosenzweig. 100% of Rosenzweig men worked as a No Occupation and 44% of Rosenzweig women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • No Occupation
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    44%
  • Domestic Servant
    32%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Hotel Worker
    13%

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Passenger Lists

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What is the average Rosenzweig lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenzweig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rosenzweig in 1947 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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