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Rossow Family History

Rossow Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from any of several places so named.

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


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Where is the Rossow family from?

You can see how Rossow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rossow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Rossow families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Rossow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rossow families in 1891.
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What did your Rossow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rossow. 100% of Rossow 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Rossow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossow 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 Rossow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rossow. For the veterans among your Rossow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossow lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rossow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rossow in 1952 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rossow 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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