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Rosequist Family History

Rosequist 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: Rosenquist, Rosebush, Runquist, Gronquist, Soderquist, Boquist

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Where is the Rosequist family from?

You can see how Rosequist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosequist family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosequist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Rosequist families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 82% of all the recorded Rosequist's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rosequist families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosequist 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 Rosequist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosequist. 37% of Rosequist men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Miner
    19%

What Rosequist family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 658 census records available for the last name Rosequist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosequist 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Rosequist. 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 136 military records available for the last name Rosequist. For the veterans among your Rosequist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosequist lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rosequist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rosequist in 1963 was 70, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosequist

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosequist 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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