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Rosevelt Family History

Rosevelt 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: Roosevelt, Rosevear, Rosell, Roedel, Revel, Rosholt, Rossell, Revell

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Where is the Rosevelt family from?

You can see how Rosevelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosevelt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosevelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Rosevelt families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rosevelt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rosevelt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosevelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosevelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosevelt. 44% of Rosevelt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rosevelt women worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farm
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosevelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosevelt 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Rosevelt. 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 289 military records available for the last name Rosevelt. For the veterans among your Rosevelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosevelt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Rosevelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rosevelt in 1953 was 45, and 58 in 2003.

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