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Rozas Family History

Rozas Surname Meaning

Galician and Spanish: habitational name from any of numerous places called Rozas especially in Galicia from the plural form of Galician and Spanish roza ‘cleared land ready for plowing’.

These places are characterized by their agricultural significance, reflecting the practices and lifestyle of the local population.

The term roza indicates an area that has been cleared to make way for cultivation, highlighting the connection between the land and its use.

In Galicia, the numerous locations named Rozas suggest a common historical and cultural significance related to agriculture.

Overall, the name serves as a reminder of the relationship between communities and their agricultural landscapes.

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


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You can see how Rozas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rozas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rozas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Rozas families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rozas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rozas families in 1891.
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What did your Rozas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rozas. 55% of Rozas men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rozas women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rozas were Merchant and Teacher.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Merchant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

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Passenger Lists

There are 777 immigration records available for the last name Rozas. 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 296 military records available for the last name Rozas. For the veterans among your Rozas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rozas lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rozas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rozas in 1959 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

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