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Rosvall Family History

Rosvall 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: Voshall, Rosell, Rosdahl, Rosal, Rossell, Royall, Roswell, Roszell

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Where is the Rosvall family from?

You can see how Rosvall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosvall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rosvall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Rosvall families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rosvall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rosvall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosvall 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 Rosvall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosvall. 42% of Rosvall men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Painter
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosvall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosvall 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Rosvall. 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 75 military records available for the last name Rosvall. For the veterans among your Rosvall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosvall lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rosvall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rosvall in 1959 was 52, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosvall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosvall 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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