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Rosely Family History

Rosely 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, Rosel, Mosely, Rose, Lovely, Roser, Rogel, Kosel, Rosen

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Where is the Rosely family from?

You can see how Rosely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rosely families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Rosely families living in Utah. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rosely's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Rosely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosely. 67% of Rosely men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rosely women worked as a Clerk. .

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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%
  • Labor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Rosely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosely 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Rosely. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rosely. For the veterans among your Rosely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosely lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Rosely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rosely in 1970 was 57, and 37 in 2002.

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