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Rosane Family History

Rosane 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: Rosano, Rosine, Roane, Rosene, Rose, Rosa, Roman, Rosman, Romano

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Where is the Rosane family from?

You can see how Rosane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosane family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosane families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Rosane family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosane's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Rosane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosane. 34% of Rosane men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Rosane women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosane were Mechanic and Housewife. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Janitor
    23%
  • Mechanic
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Chicken Picker
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Rosane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosane 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Rosane. 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 47 military records available for the last name Rosane. For the veterans among your Rosane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosane lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Rosane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rosane in 1971 was 93, and 69 in 2004.

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