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Rosencrantz Family History

Rosencrantz Name Meaning

Variant of Rosenkranz .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rosenkrantz, Rosencrans, Rosenkranz, Rosencrance, Rosenman, Roseman

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Where is the Rosencrantz family from?

You can see how Rosencrantz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosencrantz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosencrantz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Rosencrantz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rosencrantz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rosencrantz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosencrantz 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 Rosencrantz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and House Keeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosencrantz. 24% of Rosencrantz men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Rosencrantz women worked as a House Keeping. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosencrantz were Laborer and Salesgirl. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeping
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Salesgirl
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rosencrantz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosencrantz 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Rosencrantz. 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 890 military records available for the last name Rosencrantz. For the veterans among your Rosencrantz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosencrantz lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rosencrantz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rosencrantz in 1961 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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