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Rosignol Family History

Rosignol 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: Rossignol, Rosing, Rosol, Rodino, Rossano, Rosano, Rosin, Romagnoli

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Where is the Rosignol family from?

You can see how Rosignol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosignol family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosignol families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 13 Rosignol families living in Georgia. This was about 87% of all the recorded Rosignol's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Rosignol families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosignol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosignol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosignol. 50% of Rosignol men worked as a Sailor. .

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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

  • Sailor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Rosignol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosignol 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Rosignol. 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 82 military records available for the last name Rosignol. For the veterans among your Rosignol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosignol lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1997, in the United States, Rosignol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rosignol in 1958 was 25, and 57 in 1997.

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