The name Rossendal is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in the village of Rosindale near Clitheroe in the county of Lancashire. The surname was originally derived from two elements, rosen meaning roses and dahl referring to a valley. In this case the original bearers of the surname lived in a valley full of roses.
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Early Origins of the Rossendal family
The surname Rossendal was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.
Early History of the Rossendal family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rossendal research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1250 is included under the topic Early Rossendal History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Rossendal Spelling Variations
The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Rossendal has been spelled many different ways, including Rosindale, Rosendale, Rosedale, Rosedell, Rosdell and many more.
Early Notables of the Rossendal family
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Migration of the Rossendal family
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Rossendals to arrive in North America: Samuel Rosdail who settled in New York State with his wife and four children in 1825; Thomas Rosdell settled in Virginia in 1635; Frederick and Maria Rosendal arrived in Philadelphia in 1806.
