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Rosage Family History

Rosage Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rose, Rosa, Ramage, Sage, Rosas, Rosales, Rosal, Rosche, Rogge

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Where is the Rosage family from?

You can see how Rosage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rosage families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosage's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rosage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosage surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosage. 50% of Rosage men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Rosage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosage 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rosage. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Rosage. For the veterans among your Rosage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosage lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rosage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rosage in 1965 was 68, and 83 in 2003.

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