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Rosenwach Family History

Rosenwach 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: Rosenbach, Rosenwald, Rosendahl, Rosenbaum, Eisenbach, Odenbach

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Where is the Rosenwach family from?

You can see how Rosenwach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenwach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rosenwach family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosenwach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rosenwach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenwach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosenwach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosenwach. 100% of Rosenwach women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Rosenwach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenwach 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rosenwach. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rosenwach. For the veterans among your Rosenwach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenwach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Rosenwach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rosenwach in 1963 was 77, and 79 in 1993.

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