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Rosselle Family History

Rosselle Name Meaning

Altered form of English Rossell . French: from the feminine form of Rossel and a variant of Rousselle . Compare Rozelle .

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


Similar surnames: Desselle, Roselle, Rosselot, Rosell, Rossel, Rossell, Boisselle

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Where is the Rosselle family from?

You can see how Rosselle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosselle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosselle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Rosselle families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosselle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rosselle families in 1891.
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What did your Rosselle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosselle. 63% of Rosselle men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Rosselle women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosselle were Coal Loader and Clerk. .

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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
    63%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Accountant
    13%
  • Coal Loader
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosselle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosselle 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Rosselle. 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 218 military records available for the last name Rosselle. For the veterans among your Rosselle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosselle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rosselle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rosselle in 1962 was 73, and 63 in 2003.

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