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Origins of the Rosewood surname

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About the Rosewoods

We have a total number of 161 records for people with the last name Rosewood.

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Where do most Rosewoods live?

In 1921, most Rosewoods lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Rosewoods

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 134 records for the Rosewood surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Rosewoods most likely to marry?

Rebitts

&

Schwartzes

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Rosewoods.

What are the most common Rosewood first names?

  • Isaac
  • Nathan
  • Sarah
  • Fanny

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Rosewood family members

Common jobs for Rosewoods

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Rosewoods in 1921
Tailoress

4

Felling Hand

2

Wool...Weaver

2

Assist

1

Button Hole Hand

1

Common Male occupations for Rosewoods in 1921
Tailor

8

Tailors Assistant

2

Wool...Weaver

2

Baker

1

Boatman

1

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