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Rosenshine Family History

Rosenshine 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: Rosenstein, Rosenson, Rosenstiel, Sunshine, Howenstine, Auvenshine

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Where is the Rosenshine family from?

You can see how Rosenshine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenshine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosenshine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Rosenshine families living in California. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rosenshine's in USA. California had the highest population of Rosenshine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenshine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosenshine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenshine. 67% of Rosenshine men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Rosenshine women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    67%
  • Cutter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Rosenshine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 644 census records available for the last name Rosenshine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenshine 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 596 immigration records available for the last name Rosenshine. 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 44 military records available for the last name Rosenshine. For the veterans among your Rosenshine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenshine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rosenshine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rosenshine in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 2002.

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