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Rosco Family History

Rosco 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: Mosco, Bosco, Ronco, Rocco, Cosco, Rusco, Rosso, Roscoe, Fosco, Roso

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Where is the Rosco family from?

You can see how Rosco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosco family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Rosco families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rosco's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rosco families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosco 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 Rosco ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rosco. 100% of Rosco men worked as a Machinist.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rosco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosco 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 703 immigration records available for the last name Rosco. 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 491 military records available for the last name Rosco. For the veterans among your Rosco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosco lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Rosco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rosco in 1964 was 82, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosco 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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