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Roshan Family History

Roshan Surname Meaning

Iranian Afghanistani Pakistani Indian and Sri Lankan: from a personal name based on Persian rōshan ‘bright’.

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


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Where is the Roshan family from?

You can see how Roshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roshan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Roshan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Roshan families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Roshan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Roshan families in 1880.
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What did your Roshan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roshan. 100% of Roshan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Roshan women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Roshan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Roshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roshan 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Roshan. 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 277 military records available for the last name Roshan. For the veterans among your Roshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roshan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Roshan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Roshan in 1970 was 91, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roshan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roshan 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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