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Roeschke Family History

Roeschke Surname 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: Reschke, Rosche, Peschke, Geschke, Bieschke, Jeschke, Meschke, Roesch

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Where is the Roeschke family from?

You can see how Roeschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roeschke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Roeschke families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roeschke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Roeschke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roeschke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Roeschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roeschke 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Roeschke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 139 military records available for the last name Roeschke. For the veterans among your Roeschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roeschke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Roeschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Roeschke in 1968 was 86, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roeschke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roeschke 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.

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