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Rosu Family History

Rosu Surname Meaning

Romanian (Roşu): nickname from the adjective roşu ‘red’ from Latin roseus.

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


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Where is the Rosu family from?

You can see how Rosu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosu family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rosu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Rosu families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosu's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Rosu families in 1861.
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What did your Rosu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosu. 50% of Rosu men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Rosu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosu 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Rosu. 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 52 military records available for the last name Rosu. For the veterans among your Rosu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosu lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rosu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rosu in 1965 was 80, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosu 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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