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Roskilley Family History

Roskilley 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: Roskelley, Killey, Stilley, O'kelley, Skillen, Swilley, Skelley

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Where is the Roskilley family from?

You can see how Roskilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roskilley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Roskilley families living in Cornwall. This was about 83% of all the recorded Roskilley's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Roskilley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Roskilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roskilley 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Roskilley. 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 14 military records available for the last name Roskilley. For the veterans among your Roskilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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