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Rosher Family History

Rosher Surname Meaning

variant of Rusher or Rocher.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rosher family from?

You can see how Rosher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Rosher families living in Kent. This was about 20% of all the recorded Rosher's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Rosher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosher 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 Rosher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rosher. 43% of Rosher men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Rosher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosher were Retired and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Small Holder
    29%
  • Retired
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Rosher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rosher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosher 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 884 immigration records available for the last name Rosher. 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 439 military records available for the last name Rosher. For the veterans among your Rosher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rosher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rosher in 1964 was 47, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosher 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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