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Rosolowski Family History

Rosolowski 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: Wesolowski, Sokolowski, Roszkowski, Rostkowski, Koslowski, Kosakowski

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Where is the Rosolowski family from?

You can see how Rosolowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosolowski family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Rosolowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 2 Rosolowski families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosolowski's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rosolowski families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosolowski 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 Rosolowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosolowski. 62% of Rosolowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rosolowski women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    62%
  • New Worker
    24%
  • Fireman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Rosolowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Rosolowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosolowski 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Rosolowski. 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 158 military records available for the last name Rosolowski. For the veterans among your Rosolowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosolowski lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rosolowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Rosolowski in 1954 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosolowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosolowski 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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