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Rosowsky Family History

Rosowsky 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: Osowski, Kosowski, Rogowski, Borowsky, Osofsky, Koslowsky, Rosinsky

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Where is the Rosowsky family from?

You can see how Rosowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Rosowsky families living in New York. This was about 91% of all the recorded Rosowsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rosowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosowsky 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 Rosowsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosowsky. 60% of Rosowsky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Rosowsky women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Shipping Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Rosowsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Rosowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosowsky 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Rosowsky. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rosowsky. For the veterans among your Rosowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosowsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rosowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rosowsky in 1962 was 84, and 105 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosowsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosowsky 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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