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Rosalas Family History

Rosalas 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: Rosales, Salas, Rosas, Rogala, Rosal, Royals, Posadas, Rosalez, Ross

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Where is the Rosalas family from?

You can see how Rosalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosalas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosalas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rosalas family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rosalas's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Rosalas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosalas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosalas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Lettuce Cutter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Rosalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosalas 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Rosalas. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rosalas. For the veterans among your Rosalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosalas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Rosalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rosalas in 1974 was 70, and 24 in 2002.

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