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Rosian Family History

Rosian 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: Rosman, Rosin, Rosiak, Kocian, Osman, Rosa, Kosman, Roman, Roseman

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Where is the Rosian family from?

You can see how Rosian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rosian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Rosian families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Rosian's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rosian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosian. 45% of Rosian men 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
    45%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Rosian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosian 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Rosian. 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 131 military records available for the last name Rosian. For the veterans among your Rosian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosian lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Rosian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rosian in 1974 was 81, and 75 in 2003.

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