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Rosenthal Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places named Rosenthal or Rosendahl (‘rose valley’). Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name from the German compound Rosenthal ‘rose valley’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Lowenthal, Rosenwald, Wiesenthal, Rosenau, Rosendahl, Odenthal

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Rosenthal Family Origin

Where is the Rosenthal family from?

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You can see how Rosenthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenthal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosenthal families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 388 Rosenthal families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rosenthal's in the UK. London had the highest population of Rosenthal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenthal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rosenthal Family Occupations

What did your Rosenthal ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, a less common occupation for the Rosenthal family was Artist (Painter). Tailor, Slipper Maker and Boot Finisher were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Rosenthal. The most common Rosenthal occupation in the UK was Tailor. 29% of Rosenthal's were Tailors.

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  • Tailor

    29%

  • Slipper Maker

    5%

  • Boot Finisher

    4%

  • Artist (Painter)

    2%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rosenthal ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Rosenthal Historical Records

What Rosenthal family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rosenthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenthal census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rosenthal. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rosenthal. For the veterans among your Rosenthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rosenthal Life Expectancy

What is the average Rosenthal lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenthal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rosenthal in 1940 was 30, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosenthal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosenthal 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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