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Rosella Family History

Rosella 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: Rosell, Rotella, Roselli, Rosello, Roselle, Sella, Rowell, Rella

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Where is the Rosella family from?

You can see how Rosella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Rosella families living in Georgia. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rosella's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Rosella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosella 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 Rosella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosella. 67% of Rosella men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rosella women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosella were Cementer and Stenographer. .

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Cementer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Fining Setter
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosella 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Rosella. 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 220 military records available for the last name Rosella. For the veterans among your Rosella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosella lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rosella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rosella in 1958 was 36, and 92 in 2004.

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