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Rossier Family History

Rossier Surname Meaning

French: probably a topographic name for someone who lived in marshy terrain from a derivative of Old French ros ‘reed’.

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


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Where is the Rossier family from?

You can see how Rossier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rossier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Rossier families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Rossier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rossier families in 1891.
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What did your Rossier ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Chef
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rossier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossier 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Rossier. 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 279 military records available for the last name Rossier. For the veterans among your Rossier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossier lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Rossier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rossier in 1944 was 23, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rossier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rossier 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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