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Roskom Family History

Roskom 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: Roskam, Rosko, Roskos, Rokos, Bosko, Rosson, Rosol, Kosko, Roston

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Where is the Roskom family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roskom 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 Roskom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roskom. 50% of Roskom men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Roskom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roskom 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Roskom. 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 128 military records available for the last name Roskom. For the veterans among your Roskom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roskom lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Roskom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Roskom in 1972 was 74, and 47 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roskom 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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