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Rosenfelt Family History

Rosenfelt 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: Rosenfeld, Rosenfeldt, Rozenfeld, Rosenfield, Rosenberg, Rosenwald

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Where is the Rosenfelt family from?

You can see how Rosenfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenfelt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosenfelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rosenfelt families living in Maryland. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rosenfelt's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Rosenfelt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenfelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rosenfelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenfelt. 20% of Rosenfelt men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Rosenfelt women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenfelt were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Driver
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Milliner
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rosenfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenfelt 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Rosenfelt. 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 235 military records available for the last name Rosenfelt. For the veterans among your Rosenfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenfelt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Rosenfelt in 1962 was 93, and 84 in 2004.

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