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Roshong Family History

Roshong 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: Roshon, Groshong, Bushong, Rosson, Rosing, Roston, Rosholt, Rushing

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Where is the Roshong family from?

You can see how Roshong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roshong family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Roshong families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 12 Roshong families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 92% of all the recorded Roshong's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Roshong families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roshong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Roshong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roshong. 27% of Roshong men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Roshong women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roshong were Machinist and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Roshong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 884 census records available for the last name Roshong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roshong 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Roshong. 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 310 military records available for the last name Roshong. For the veterans among your Roshong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roshong lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Roshong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Roshong in 1962 was 69, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roshong 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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