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Rosenweig Family History

Rosenweig 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: Rosenzweig, Rosensweig, Rosenberg, Rosenheim, Rosenstein, Rosenwald

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Where is the Rosenweig family from?

You can see how Rosenweig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenweig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosenweig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rosenweig families living in Michigan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Rosenweig's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Rosenweig families in 1880.
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What did your Rosenweig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenweig. 20% of Rosenweig men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Rosenweig women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenweig were Operator and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Lawyer
    20%
  • Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Rosenweig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenweig 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Rosenweig. 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 119 military records available for the last name Rosenweig. For the veterans among your Rosenweig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenweig lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenweig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rosenweig in 1955 was 54, and 93 in 2004.

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