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Roossien Family History

Roossien 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, Goossen, Rossen, Rossier, Roussin, Rossie, Rosen, Roessel

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Where is the Roossien family from?

You can see how Roossien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roossien family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Roossien families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Roossien's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Roossien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roossien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roossien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roossien. 50% of Roossien men worked as a Cabinet Maker. .

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Roossien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roossien 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Roossien. 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 64 military records available for the last name Roossien. For the veterans among your Roossien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roossien lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Roossien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Roossien in 1962 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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