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Roossin Family History

Roossin 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, Roussin, Rosson, Goossen, Rossing, Rosin, Rossi, Rossen

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Where is the Roossin family from?

You can see how Roossin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roossin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Roossin families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Roossin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roossin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roossin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roossin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Roossin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roossin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Roossin. 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 Roossin. For the veterans among your Roossin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roossin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Roossin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Roossin in 1966 was 52, and 81 in 1997.

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