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Rosanoff Family History

Rosanoff 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: Romanoff, Rosoff, Rosano, Bogdanoff, Romano, Romanos, Danoff, Granoff

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Where is the Rosanoff family from?

You can see how Rosanoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosanoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Rosanoff families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rosanoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rosanoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosanoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosanoff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rosanoff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Rosanoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosanoff 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Rosanoff. 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 27 military records available for the last name Rosanoff. For the veterans among your Rosanoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosanoff lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rosanoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rosanoff in 1949 was 33, and 95 in 2004.

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