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Rosenstraus Family History

Rosenstraus 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: Rosencrans, Rosenkrans, Rosenkranz, Rosenstein, Rosenstock, Rosenbaum

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Where is the Rosenstraus family from?

You can see how Rosenstraus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenstraus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosenstraus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rosenstraus families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rosenstraus's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Rosenstraus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenstraus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosenstraus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rosenstraus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Rosenstraus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenstraus 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Rosenstraus. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rosenstraus. For the veterans among your Rosenstraus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenstraus lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Rosenstraus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rosenstraus in 1973 was 71, and 93 in 1998.

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