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Roskie Family History

Roskie 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: Roske, Koskie, Rosie, Rossie, Rose, Koski, Ruskin, Reekie, Hoskin

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Where is the Roskie family from?

You can see how Roskie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roskie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Roskie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Roskie family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Roskie's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Roskie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roskie 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 Roskie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mining and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roskie. 34% of Roskie men worked as a Mining and 50% of Roskie women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roskie were Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Mining
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Roskie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 847 census records available for the last name Roskie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roskie 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Roskie. 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 99 military records available for the last name Roskie. For the veterans among your Roskie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roskie lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Roskie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Roskie in 1947 was 28, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roskie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roskie 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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