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Roscke Family History

Roscke 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: Rosche, Roske, Roscoe, Rocke, Cocke, Rose, Rock, Rocker, Royce, Roche

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Where is the Roscke family from?

You can see how Roscke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roscke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Roscke families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Roscke families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Roscke's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Roscke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roscke 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 82 census records available for the last name Roscke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roscke 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Roscke. 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 2 military records available for the last name Roscke. For the veterans among your Roscke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roscke lifespan?

Average Roscke life expectancy in 1988 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roscke 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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