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Rosenbach Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places so named (see Rose and Bach ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Eisenbach, Rossbach, Rothenbach, Rosenau, Rosenberg, Rockenbach

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Where is the Rosenbach family from?

You can see how Rosenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenbach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rosenbach family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosenbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rosenbach families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenbach. 28% of Rosenbach men worked as a Salesman and 16% of Rosenbach women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenbach were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Barber
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rosenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenbach 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rosenbach. 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 661 military records available for the last name Rosenbach. For the veterans among your Rosenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenbach lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rosenbach in 1951 was 42, and 85 in 2004.

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