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Rosker Family History

Rosker 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: Roker, Rocker, Roser, Rosner, Rosler, Roske, Roster, Rosser, Rosier

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Where is the Rosker family from?

You can see how Rosker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Rosker families living in Manitoba. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rosker's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rosker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosker 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 Rosker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosker. 27% of Rosker men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Rosker women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosker were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Rosker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Rosker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosker 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Rosker. 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 48 military records available for the last name Rosker. For the veterans among your Rosker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosker lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rosker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rosker in 1968 was 68, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosker 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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