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Rosenhammer Family History

Rosenhammer 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: Rosenwasser, Rosenbauer, Bodenhamer, Eisenhauer, Rosengarten

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Where is the Rosenhammer family from?

You can see how Rosenhammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenhammer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosenhammer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rosenhammer families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rosenhammer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rosenhammer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenhammer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosenhammer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rosenhammer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Rosenhammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenhammer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Rosenhammer. 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 242 military records available for the last name Rosenhammer. For the veterans among your Rosenhammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenhammer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rosenhammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rosenhammer in 1965 was 76, and 68 in 2004.

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