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Rosman Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from South German Ross ‘horse’, hence an occupational name for a breeder or keeper of horses or perhaps a nickname for someone thought to resemble a horse or a habitational name for someone who lived at a house distinguished by the sign of a horse. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rose 3 with the addition of man ‘man’. German and Slovenian: variant spelling of German Rossmann or its Slovenian form Rozman.

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


Similar surnames: Rozman, Kosman, Osman, Gosman, Roseman, Rayman, Rotman, Roman

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Rosman Family Origin

Where is the Rosman family from?

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You can see how Rosman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosman families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Rosman families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Rosman's in the UK. London had the highest population of Rosman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rosman Family Occupations

What did your Rosman ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Rosman occupation in the UK was Timber Porter. 100% of Rosman's were Timber Porters.

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  • Timber Porter

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

Rosman Historical Records

What Rosman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rosman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosman 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 Rosman. 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 Rosman. For the veterans among your Rosman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rosman Life Expectancy

What is the average Rosman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rosman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rosman in 1962 was 70, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosman 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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