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Rosecrans Name Meaning

Variant of Rosencrans a surname of German Danish Dutch (ultimately Danish) or Jewish origin.

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


Similar surnames: Rosekrans, Rosencrans, Rosenkrans, Rosencrantz, Rosenkranz

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Where is the Rosecrans family from?

You can see how Rosecrans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosecrans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosecrans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Rosecrans families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rosecrans's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rosecrans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosecrans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosecrans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosecrans. 18% of Rosecrans men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Rosecrans women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosecrans were Proprietor and Clerk. .

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rosecrans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosecrans 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Rosecrans. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Rosecrans. For the veterans among your Rosecrans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosecrans lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rosecrans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rosecrans in 1953 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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