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Rogosky Family History

Rogosky 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: Rogowski, Potosky, Morosky, Polosky, Rogalsky, Kolosky, Rook, Roos

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Where is the Rogosky family from?

You can see how Rogosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rogosky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rogosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Rogosky families living in Manitoba. This was about 86% of all the recorded Rogosky's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rogosky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rogosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rogosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rogosky. 55% of Rogosky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rogosky women worked as a Maid.

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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
    55%
  • Miner
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Rogosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Rogosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rogosky 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Rogosky. 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 103 military records available for the last name Rogosky. For the veterans among your Rogosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rogosky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Rogosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rogosky in 1969 was 78, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rogosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rogosky 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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