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Roaz Family History

Roaz 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: Roan, Boaz, Rotz, Riaz, Raz, Roa, Roat, Roam, Rong, Ross

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Where is the Roaz family from?

You can see how Roaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roaz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roaz family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roaz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Roaz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roaz 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 70 census records available for the last name Roaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roaz 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Roaz. 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 Roaz. For the veterans among your Roaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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