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Rosenstrauch Family History

Rosenstrauch 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: Rosenstock, Rosenbach, Rosencrance, Rosenkranz, Rodenbaugh

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Where is the Rosenstrauch family from?

You can see how Rosenstrauch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenstrauch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosenstrauch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Rosenstrauch families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosenstrauch's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Rosenstrauch families in 1880.
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What did your Rosenstrauch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenstrauch. 46% of Rosenstrauch men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Rosenstrauch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenstrauch were Cement Worker and 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
    46%
  • Tailor
    19%
  • Butcher
    19%
  • Cement Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Rosenstrauch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenstrauch 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Rosenstrauch. 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 135 military records available for the last name Rosenstrauch. For the veterans among your Rosenstrauch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenstrauch lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenstrauch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rosenstrauch in 1950 was 44, and 101 in 2004.

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