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Rosga Family History

Rosga 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: Rosa, Rossa, Rong, Ross, Rose, Rota, Posa, Ros, Cosma, Rosman

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Where is the Rosga family from?

You can see how Rosga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosga family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rosga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rosga family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosga's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rosga families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosga 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 Rosga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rosga. 43% of Rosga men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Opeartor
    29%

What Rosga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Rosga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosga 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Rosga. 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 61 military records available for the last name Rosga. For the veterans among your Rosga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosga lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rosga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rosga in 1966 was 76, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosga 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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