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Rosefield Family History

Rosefield 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: Rosenfield, Hosfield, Rosenfeld, Crossfield, Morefield, Woodfield

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Where is the Rosefield family from?

You can see how Rosefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosefield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosefield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Rosefield families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rosefield's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rosefield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosefield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rosefield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosefield. 22% of Rosefield men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Rosefield women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosefield were Manager and Hostess. .

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Hostess
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosefield 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Rosefield. 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 51 military records available for the last name Rosefield. For the veterans among your Rosefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosefield lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Rosefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rosefield in 1969 was 71, and 93 in 2002.

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