Rossa Family History

14-Day Free Trial

GET STARTED

Rossa Name Meaning

variant, feminine in form, of Rosso. habitational name from a place called Rossa in Vercelli province.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Ossa, Ross, Rosa, Mossa, Pross, Lessa, Rozsa, Rosso, Rossi, Fosse

Ready to discover your family story?

Simply start with yourself and we'll do the searching for you.

Rossa Family Origin

Where is the Rossa family from?

Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map
1840
    1920
    You can see how Rossa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rossa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rossa families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Rossa family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rossa's in the USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Rossa families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rossa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

    View Census Data for Rossa

    Rossa Family Occupations

    What did your Rossa ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Laborer, Carpenter and Dealer In Stationery were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Rossa. The most common Rossa occupation in the USA was Laborer. 33% of Rossa's were Laborers. A less common occupation for the Rossa family was Farmer.

    View Census data for Rossa | Data not to scale

    • Laborer

      33%

    • Carpenter

      11%

    • Dealer In Stationery

      6%

    • Farmer

      6%

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

    Rossa Historical Records

    What Rossa family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rossa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rossa census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Rossa

    Passenger List

    There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rossa. 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.

    View all Rossa immigration records

    Draft Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rossa. For the veterans among your Rossa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

    View all Rossa military records

    You've only scratched the surface of Rossa family history.

    Discover More

    Rossa Life Expectancy

    What is the average Rossa lifespan?

    Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rossa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rossa in 1945 was 24, and 78 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rossa

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rossa ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

    Famous Rossa Family Ancestors

    Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in your family tree

    Famous ancestors img
    Look up another name