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Rosh Family History

Rosh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rosch in part of Sorbian origin.

Americanized form of Slovenian Roš (see Ros).

Jewish: either a shortened form of some Ashkenazic surname or from Hebrew rosh ‘head’.

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


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You can see how Rosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Rosh families living in Quebec. This was about 30% of all the recorded Rosh's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rosh families in 1911.
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What did your Rosh ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosh 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rosh. 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 742 military records available for the last name Rosh. For the veterans among your Rosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosh lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rosh in 1960 was 53, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosh 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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