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Rossey Name Meaning

Probably an altered spelling of French Rossé, from a derivative of ros ‘red’, ‘auburn’, hence a nickname for someone with red hair, or Rosset, which has the same meaning.

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


Similar surnames: Dossey, Rousey, Rossel, Rouse, Mossey, Cossey, Rasey, Resser, Russey

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Rossey Family Origin

Where is the Rossey family from?

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You can see how Rossey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rossey families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Rossey families living in Glamorgan. This was about 37% of all the recorded Rossey's in the UK. Glamorgan had the highest population of Rossey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rossey Family Occupations

What did your Rossey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Rossey. 7% of Rossey men worked as a Bricklayer Heavy Work and 67% of Rossey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rossey were Chauffeur and Incapacitated

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Bricklayer Heavy Work
    7%
  • Builder Labourer (heavy Works)
    7%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Chauffeur
    7%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Chemical Packer
    9%
  • Home Duties Unpaid
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    9%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Rossey Historical Records

What Rossey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rossey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossey 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Rossey. 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 260 military records available for the last name Rossey. For the veterans among your Rossey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rossey Life Expectancy

What is the average Rossey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Rossey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rossey in 1956 was 35, and 73 in 2003.

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