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Rosensweig Family History

Rosensweig Name Meaning

Altered form of Jewish Rosenzweig .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rosenzweig, Rosenstein, Rosenheim, Rosenberg, Bodenstein, Rosenburg

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Where is the Rosensweig family from?

You can see how Rosensweig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosensweig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosensweig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Rosensweig families living in New York. This was about 61% of all the recorded Rosensweig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rosensweig families in 1880.
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What did your Rosensweig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosensweig. 26% of Rosensweig men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Rosensweig women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosensweig were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    26%
  • Operator
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Typist
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rosensweig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosensweig 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 895 immigration records available for the last name Rosensweig. 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 297 military records available for the last name Rosensweig. For the veterans among your Rosensweig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosensweig lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rosensweig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rosensweig in 1949 was 56, and 93 in 2004.

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