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Roskett Family History

Roskett 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: Foskett, Rosett, Rowett, Baskett, Russett, Cockett, Coslett, Crockett

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Where is the Roskett family from?

You can see how Roskett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roskett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roskett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Roskett family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Roskett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Roskett families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Roskett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roskett 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Roskett. 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 2 military records available for the last name Roskett. For the veterans among your Roskett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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