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Roskowitz Family History

Roskowitz 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: Moskowitz, Rakowitz, Moscowitz, Moskovitz, Horowitz, Berkowitz

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Where is the Roskowitz family from?

You can see how Roskowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roskowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Roskowitz families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roskowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roskowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Roskowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roskowitz 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 Roskowitz. 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 6 military records available for the last name Roskowitz. For the veterans among your Roskowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roskowitz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Roskowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Roskowitz in 1969 was 72, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roskowitz 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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