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Roske Family History

Roske Surname Meaning

German (Röske) is partly of Sorbian origin, as indicated by the reference to Roeske. It represents a Germanized form, variant of Roschke, derived from the Sorbian names Rošk and Roška.

This surname can be traced back to a pet form of personal names beginning with Ro-, such as Rodoslav, which is confirmed by references to Rod and Roch.

Additionally, it reflects another variant of the name Roschke, which has its origin in the Sorbian names Rožk and Róžk.

Furthermore, the term serves as a nickname derived from diminutive forms of Lower Sorbian rog and Upper Sorbian róh, both of which mean 'horn.'

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


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You can see how Roske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roske family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Roske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Roske families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Roske's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roske families in 1911.
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What did your Roske ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roske. 53% of Roske men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Trapper
    16%
  • Fisherman
    11%
  • Farmers Son
    11%

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Passenger Lists

There are 860 immigration records available for the last name Roske. 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 571 military records available for the last name Roske. For the veterans among your Roske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roske lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Roske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Roske in 1964 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

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