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Rosford Family History

Rosford 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: Hosford, Radford, Rochford, Rushford, Rayford, Horsford, Wolford

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Where is the Rosford family from?

You can see how Rosford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosford family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rosford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rosford families living in Washington. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rosford's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Rosford families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosford ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rosford ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Rosford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosford 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Rosford. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rosford. For the veterans among your Rosford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Rosford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rosford in 1963 was 87, and 89 in 1998.

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