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Roshwell Family History

Roshwell 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: Rothwell, Roswell, Oswell, Rishell, Rosell, Rockwell, Boswell, Rowell

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Where is the Roshwell family from?

You can see how Roshwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roshwell family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Roshwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Roshwell family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roshwell's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Roshwell families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Roshwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roshwell 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Roshwell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Roshwell. For the veterans among your Roshwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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