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Rosenak Family History

Rosenak 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: Rosenau, Roseman, Rosen, Roszak, Roshak, Rosenman, Rosenow, Rusnak

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Where is the Rosenak family from?

You can see how Rosenak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rosenak family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rosenak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Rosenak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosenak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosenak. 100% of Rosenak 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Rosenak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenak 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Rosenak. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rosenak. For the veterans among your Rosenak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Rosenak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rosenak in 1966 was 73, and 77 in 2002.

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