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Roshia Family History

Roshia 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: Joshua, Rosa, Rashid, Rosh, Rosi, Yoshida, Rodia, Doshi, Rossin

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Where is the Roshia family from?

You can see how Roshia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roshia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roshia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Roshia families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Roshia's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Roshia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roshia 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 197 census records available for the last name Roshia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roshia 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Roshia. 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 71 military records available for the last name Roshia. For the veterans among your Roshia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roshia lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Roshia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Roshia in 1958 was 46, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roshia 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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