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Rossow Name Meaning

East German: habitational name from any of several places so named.

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


Similar surnames: Russow, Rossen, Rossin, Dassow, Wussow, Ross, Koslow, Rossum, Rosenow

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Where is the Rossow family from?

You can see how Rossow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rossow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rossow family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rossow's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Rossow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rossow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rossow. 34% of Rossow men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Rossow women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rossow were Farm Laborer 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%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Rossow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossow 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rossow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rossow. For the veterans among your Rossow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rossow lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Rossow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rossow in 1952 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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