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Rosentein Family History

Rosentein 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, Rosenheim, Lowenstein, Rosenberg, Eisenstein, Rosten

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Where is the Rosentein family from?

You can see how Rosentein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosentein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosentein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rosentein families living in New York. This was about 89% of all the recorded Rosentein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rosentein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosentein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosentein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Rosentein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Rosentein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosentein 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Rosentein. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rosentein. For the veterans among your Rosentein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosentein lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Rosentein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rosentein in 1990 was 80, and 55 in 1996.

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