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Roskopp Family History

Roskopp 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: Roskopf, Rosko, Groskopf, Roskamp, Roskos, Kopp, Prokop, Skop, Rokos

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Where is the Roskopp family from?

You can see how Roskopp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roskopp family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roskopp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Roskopp families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roskopp's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Roskopp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roskopp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Roskopp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Roskopp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roskopp 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Roskopp. 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 26 military records available for the last name Roskopp. For the veterans among your Roskopp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roskopp lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Roskopp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Roskopp in 1972 was 77, and 87 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roskopp 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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