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Rossbacher Family History

Rossbacher 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: Mosbacher, Rohrbacher, Rossbach, Mohrbacher, Mossbarger, Roscher

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Where is the Rossbacher family from?

You can see how Rossbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossbacher family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rossbacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rossbacher families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Rossbacher's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Rossbacher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossbacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Rossbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossbacher 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Rossbacher. 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 240 military records available for the last name Rossbacher. For the veterans among your Rossbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossbacher lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Rossbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rossbacher in 1969 was 65, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rossbacher 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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