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Rosner Family History

Rosner Surname Meaning

German (Rösner): habitational name for someone from a place called Rosenau or Rosna or for someone who lived at a house distinguished by the sign of a rose from Middle High German rōse ‘rose’.

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Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rose.

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


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Where is the Rosner family from?

You can see how Rosner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rosner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Rosner families living in Kent. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rosner's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Rosner families in 1891.
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What did your Rosner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rosner. 100% of Rosner men worked as a Tailor and 82% of Rosner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Fur Machinist
    10%
  • Refugee
    10%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Rosner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosner 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Rosner. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Rosner. For the veterans among your Rosner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rosner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rosner in 1944 was 24, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosner 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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