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Rosak Family History

Rosak 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: Rusak, Rosa, Bosak, Rosas, Kosak, Rosal, Rozak, Roszak, Rosar, Roshak

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Where is the Rosak family from?

You can see how Rosak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Rosak families living in Manitoba. This was about 87% of all the recorded Rosak's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rosak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rosak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosak. 35% of Rosak 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
    35%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

What Rosak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Rosak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosak 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Rosak. 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 108 military records available for the last name Rosak. For the veterans among your Rosak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rosak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rosak in 1964 was 78, and 50 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosak 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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