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Rosaly Family History

Rosaly 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: Rosal, Rohaly, Rosa, Rosell, Rosas, Rosol, Rosales, Rogala, Rogal

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Where is the Rosaly family from?

You can see how Rosaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosaly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rosaly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Rosaly families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Rosaly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rosaly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosaly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosaly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mecnico and Costurera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosaly. 100% of Rosaly men worked as a Mecnico and 100% of Rosaly women worked as a Costurera. .

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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

  • Mecnico
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Costurera
    100%
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Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Rosaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosaly 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Rosaly. 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 42 military records available for the last name Rosaly. For the veterans among your Rosaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosaly lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Rosaly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rosaly in 1969 was 48, and 76 in 2002.

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