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Rosary Family History

Rosary 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: Rosar, Rosario, Rosa, Kosar, Roser, Rosas, Essary, Roarty, Rosal

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Where is the Rosary family from?

You can see how Rosary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosary family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rosary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rosary families living in Ohio. This was about 22% of all the recorded Rosary's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rosary families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosary. 100% of Rosary 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Rosary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosary 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Rosary. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rosary. For the veterans among your Rosary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosary lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Rosary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rosary in 1964 was 69, and 102 in 2000.

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