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Roosma Family History

Roosma 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: Roosa, Roos, Rosa, Cosma, Rosman, Roma, Rozsa, Goosman, Moosman

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Where is the Roosma family from?

You can see how Roosma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roosma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roosma family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Roosma's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Roosma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roosma 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 Roosma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roosma. 50% of Roosma men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Hired Help
    50%

What Roosma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Roosma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roosma 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Roosma. 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 70 military records available for the last name Roosma. For the veterans among your Roosma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roosma lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Roosma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Roosma in 1969 was 76, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roosma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roosma 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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