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Rosis Family History

Rosis 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: Ross, Rodis, Rosi, Rosas, Rosin, Ronis, Rosie, Roses, Reis, Moses

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Where is the Rosis family from?

You can see how Rosis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rosis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Rosis family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosis's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Rosis families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Rosis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosis 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Rosis. 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 38 military records available for the last name Rosis. For the veterans among your Rosis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Rosis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Rosis in 1966 was 73, and 72 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosis 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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