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Rozsa Family History

Rozsa Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Rózsa): from the female personal name Rózsa from the vocabulary word rózsa ‘rose’.

In some cases, the surname might derive from an old male personal name of the same form.

Compare Roja 2 and Rose.

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


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Where is the Rozsa family from?

You can see how Rozsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rozsa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rozsa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rozsa families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rozsa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rozsa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rozsa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rozsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rozsa. 54% of Rozsa 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
    54%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

What Rozsa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Rozsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rozsa 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 886 immigration records available for the last name Rozsa. 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 269 military records available for the last name Rozsa. For the veterans among your Rozsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rozsa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rozsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rozsa in 1965 was 69, and 91 in 2004.

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