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Rooss Family History

Rooss 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: Ross, Roos, Roosa, Roose, Rooks, Roots, Cross, Moss, Rose, Rook

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Where is the Rooss family from?

You can see how Rooss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rooss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rooss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Rooss families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rooss's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rooss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rooss 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 Rooss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rooss. 25% of Rooss men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Special Clerk
    13%

What Rooss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Rooss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rooss 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Rooss. 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 92 military records available for the last name Rooss. For the veterans among your Rooss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rooss lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Rooss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rooss in 1966 was 77, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rooss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rooss 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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