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Rosengren Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements rosen- (combining form of ros ‘rose’) + gren ‘branch’.

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


Similar surnames: Rosengard, Youngren, Sodergren, Ostergren, Roseen, Lofgren, Holmgren

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Where is the Rosengren family from?

You can see how Rosengren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosengren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosengren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Rosengren families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rosengren's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rosengren families in 1880.
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What did your Rosengren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosengren. 20% of Rosengren men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Rosengren women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosengren were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Rosengren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosengren 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Rosengren. 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 911 military records available for the last name Rosengren. For the veterans among your Rosengren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosengren lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Rosengren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rosengren in 1947 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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