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Rosca Family History

Rosca Surname Meaning

Romanian (Roşca): nickname for a red-haired man from the adjective roşu ‘red’ (see Rosu) formed with the suffix -ca.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rosca family from?

You can see how Rosca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosca family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rosca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Rosca families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosca's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rosca families in 1911.
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What did your Rosca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosca. 43% of Rosca men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rosca women worked as a Sewer.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    100%

What Rosca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Rosca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosca 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Rosca. 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 Rosca. For the veterans among your Rosca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosca lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rosca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rosca in 1964 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosca 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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