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Roshkosh Family History

Roshkosh 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: Roskos, Rokos, Rosebush, Rosholt, Roskopf, Rothkopf, Rosko, Roshto

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roshkosh 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 9 census records available for the last name Roshkosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roshkosh 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Roshkosh. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Roshkosh. For the veterans among your Roshkosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roshkosh lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1976, in the United States, Roshkosh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Roshkosh in 1969 was 61, and 82 in 1976.

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