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Rosemeier Family History

Rosemeier 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: Rosemeyer, Rodemeyer, Roemer, Rosevear, Reitmeier, Bredemeier

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Where is the Rosemeier family from?

You can see how Rosemeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosemeier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rosemeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Rosemeier families living in Indiana. This was about 24% of all the recorded Rosemeier's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rosemeier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosemeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosemeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosemeier. 25% of Rosemeier men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
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What Rosemeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 661 census records available for the last name Rosemeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosemeier 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Rosemeier. 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 244 military records available for the last name Rosemeier. For the veterans among your Rosemeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosemeier lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rosemeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rosemeier in 1953 was 56, and 68 in 2004.

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