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Rossis Family History

Rossis 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: Rossin, Rossi, Rossie, Ross, Rodis, Kocsis, Russi, Rosi, Rosas

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Where is the Rossis family from?

You can see how Rossis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Rossis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rossis family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rossis's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Rossis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rossis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rossis. 100% of Rossis 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Rossis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossis 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Rossis. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rossis. For the veterans among your Rossis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossis lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Rossis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rossis in 1977 was 89, and 91 in 2004.

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