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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

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Rossey Family Occupations

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  • Greenwich Pensioner

    50%

  • Naval Pensioner

    50%

In 1881, Greenwich Pensioner and Naval Pensioner were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Rossey. The most common Rossey occupation in the UK was Greenwich Pensioner. 50% of Rossey's were Greenwich Pensioners.

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Rossey Historical Records

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Rossey Life Expectancy

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