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Roiser Family History

Roiser 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: Roser, Reiser, Riser, Roeser, Rosser, Raiser, Rowser, Rouser, Roiger

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Where is the Roiser family from?

You can see how Roiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roiser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Roiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Roiser families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Roiser's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Roiser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roiser 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 Roiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roiser. 100% of Roiser men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Roiser women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Roiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Roiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roiser 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 Roiser. 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 54 military records available for the last name Roiser. For the veterans among your Roiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roiser lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Roiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Roiser in 1956 was 51, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roiser 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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