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Roosken Family History

Roosken 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: Rosen, Rosten, Roske, Goossen, Rossen, Roseen, Roose, Kooken, Goosen

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Where is the Roosken family from?

You can see how Roosken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roosken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roosken family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Roosken's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Roosken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roosken 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 38 census records available for the last name Roosken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roosken 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Roosken. 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 15 military records available for the last name Roosken. For the veterans among your Roosken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roosken lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Roosken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Roosken in 1983 was 90, and 75 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roosken 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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