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Rosiak Family History

Rosiak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from Rosa.

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


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Where is the Rosiak family from?

You can see how Rosiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosiak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Rosiak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Rosiak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rosiak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosiak 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 Rosiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosiak. 27% of Rosiak men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Rosiak women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosiak were New Worker and Waitress.

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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
    27%
  • Machinist
    21%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Packer
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Rosiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Rosiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosiak 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Rosiak. 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 391 military records available for the last name Rosiak. For the veterans among your Rosiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosiak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rosiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rosiak in 1956 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosiak 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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