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Roskowska Family History

Roskowska 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: Roszkowski, Ruskowski, Rostkowski, Kosakowski, Rakowski, Borkowski

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Where is the Roskowska family from?

You can see how Roskowska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roskowska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Roskowska families living in Rhode Island. This was about 75% of all the recorded Roskowska's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Roskowska families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Roskowska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roskowska 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Roskowska. 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 1 military records available for the last name Roskowska. For the veterans among your Roskowska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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