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Rosenwald Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named for example in former East Prussia. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German compound Rosenwald ‘rose wood’.

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


Similar surnames: Rosenfeld, Rodewald, Rosenthal, Seewald, Rosenberg, Rosenheim

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Where is the Rosenwald family from?

You can see how Rosenwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenwald family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosenwald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Rosenwald families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rosenwald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rosenwald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosenwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenwald. 38% of Rosenwald men worked as a Salesman and 15% of Rosenwald women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenwald were Manufacturer and Maid. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Manufacturer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rosenwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenwald 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rosenwald. 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 727 military records available for the last name Rosenwald. For the veterans among your Rosenwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenwald lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rosenwald in 1948 was 53, and 87 in 2004.

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