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Rossano Family History

Rossano Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from Rossano in Cosenza province or to a lesser extent from Rossano Veneto in Vicenza province.

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


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Where is the Rossano family from?

You can see how Rossano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossano family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rossano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Rossano families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rossano's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Rossano families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossano 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 Rossano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rossano. 23% of Rossano men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Rossano women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rossano were Butcher and 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
    23%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Butcher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    58%
  • New Worker
    43%

What Rossano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rossano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossano 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rossano. 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 422 military records available for the last name Rossano. For the veterans among your Rossano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossano lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rossano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rossano in 1951 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rossano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rossano 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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