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Rosz Family History

Rosz 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: Ross, Rose, Rosa, Ros, Orosz, Rosh, Rost, Rosi, Grosz, Roso

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Where is the Rosz family from?

You can see how Rosz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Rosz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rosz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosz 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 Rosz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosz. 100% of Rosz men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Rosz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosz 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Rosz. 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 100 military records available for the last name Rosz. For the veterans among your Rosz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rosz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rosz in 1962 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosz 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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