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Rosset Family History

Rosset 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: Rossey, Rosse, Rossel, Rossen, Rosser, Ross, Rose, Fosse, Cosse

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Where is the Rosset family from?

You can see how Rosset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosset family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosset families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rosset family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rosset's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Rosset families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosset surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rosset ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and In School were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosset. 34% of Rosset men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rosset women worked as an In School. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosset were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • In School
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosset 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 847 immigration records available for the last name Rosset. 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 350 military records available for the last name Rosset. For the veterans among your Rosset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosset lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Rosset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rosset in 1958 was 50, and 71 in 2003.

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