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Roskelly Family History

Roskelly Surname Meaning

see Roskilly.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Roskelly family from?

You can see how Roskelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roskelly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roskelly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Roskelly families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Roskelly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roskelly families in 1911.
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What did your Roskelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Income was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Roskelly. 100% of Roskelly women worked as an Income.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%

What Roskelly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roskelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roskelly 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Roskelly. 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 219 military records available for the last name Roskelly. For the veterans among your Roskelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roskelly lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Roskelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Roskelly in 1952 was 26, and 102 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roskelly 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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