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Rosholt Family History

Rosholt Surname Meaning

Norwegian (Røsholt): habitational name from either of two farms called Røsholt in southeastern Norway named with Old Norse ross ‘mare’ or ruth ‘clearing’.

It is combined with holt ‘grove’ or ‘wood’, which contributes to the name's geographic significance.

These elements reflect the region's landscape and the types of agriculture practiced in historical contexts.

The name Røsholt thus encapsulates both natural features and cultural heritage.

As a result, it provides a glimpse into the history and identity of the area.

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


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Where is the Rosholt family from?

You can see how Rosholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosholt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosholt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rosholt family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosholt's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Rosholt families in 1891.
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What did your Rosholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosholt. 34% of Rosholt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rosholt women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rosholt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Rosholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosholt 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Rosholt. 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 177 military records available for the last name Rosholt. For the veterans among your Rosholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosholt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rosholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rosholt in 1965 was 84, and 96 in 2004.

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