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Roshon Family History

Roshon Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Roschen a variant of Rosche.

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


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Where is the Roshon family from?

You can see how Roshon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roshon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roshon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 60 Roshon families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Roshon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Roshon families in 1911.
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What did your Roshon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roshon. 30% of Roshon men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Roshon women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roshon were Manager and Laborer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Roshon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roshon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roshon 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Roshon. 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 385 military records available for the last name Roshon. For the veterans among your Roshon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roshon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Roshon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Roshon in 1964 was 85, and 86 in 2004.

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