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Roasa Family History

Roasa 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: Rosa, Rozsa, Rzasa, Roosa, Rossa, Ross, Ras, Rose, Rana, Basa

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Where is the Roasa family from?

You can see how Roasa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roasa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roasa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Roasa families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Roasa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Roasa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roasa 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 155 census records available for the last name Roasa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roasa 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Roasa. 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 23 military records available for the last name Roasa. For the veterans among your Roasa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roasa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Roasa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Roasa in 1965 was 55, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roasa 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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