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Rosweir Family History

Rosweir 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: Roser, Rosner, Rosler, Roster, Rosser, Rohwer, Roswell, Rosier, Rose

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Where is the Rosweir family from?

You can see how Rosweir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosweir family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Rosweir families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 11 Rosweir families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosweir's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Rosweir families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosweir 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 15 census records available for the last name Rosweir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosweir 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 immigration records available for the last name Rosweir. 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 Rosweir. For the veterans among your Rosweir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosweir lifespan?

Average Rosweir life expectancy in 1988 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosweir 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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