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Rosenker Family History

Rosenker 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: Rosener, Boenker, Rosenberg, Rosner, Rossner, Renker, Rosander

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Where is the Rosenker family from?

You can see how Rosenker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rosenker family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosenker's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rosenker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosenker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosenker. 100% of Rosenker men worked as an Owner. .

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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

  • Owner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Rosenker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenker 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Rosenker. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rosenker. For the veterans among your Rosenker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenker lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Rosenker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rosenker in 1979 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

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