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Rosselit Family History

Rosselit 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: Rosselot, Rossello, Rossell, Rossel, Gosselin, Rosselli, Rosselle

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Where is the Rosselit family from?

You can see how Rosselit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosselit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosselit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Rosselit families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosselit's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rosselit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosselit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosselit ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Rosselit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosselit 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rosselit. 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 71 military records available for the last name Rosselit. For the veterans among your Rosselit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosselit lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rosselit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rosselit in 1966 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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