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Roese Family History

Roese Surname Meaning

German (Röse):: variant of Rose. possibly also a habitational name from a place called Rösa near Bitterfeld.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Roese family from?

You can see how Roese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roese family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Roese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Roese families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Roese's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roese families in 1911.
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What did your Roese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roese. 22% of Roese men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Roese women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roese were Clerk and Cashier.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    21%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Cashier
    9%

What Roese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Roese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roese 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 775 immigration records available for the last name Roese. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Roese. For the veterans among your Roese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roese lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Roese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Roese in 1944 was 22, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roese 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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