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Rosett Family History

Rosett Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Rouset (via the intermediate form Roset) which is probably derived from Roux. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

The surname Rouset is very rare in France.

Americanized form of Norwegian Roseth.

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


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Where is the Rosett family from?

You can see how Rosett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Rosett families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Rosett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rosett families in 1891.
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What did your Rosett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosett. 75% of Rosett men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Rosett women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosett were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosett 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Rosett. 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 279 military records available for the last name Rosett. For the veterans among your Rosett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rosett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Rosett in 1963 was 68, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosett 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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