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Rossmore Family History

Rossmore 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: Passmore, Rushmore, Rockmore, Messmore, Dunsmore, Rossmann, Ashmore

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Where is the Rossmore family from?

You can see how Rossmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossmore family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rossmore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rossmore families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Rossmore's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rossmore families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossmore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rossmore ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Rossmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossmore 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Rossmore. 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 19 military records available for the last name Rossmore. For the veterans among your Rossmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossmore lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Rossmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rossmore in 1973 was 74, and 69 in 1989.

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