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Roskowske Family History

Roskowske 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 Roskowske family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roskowske. 100% of Roskowske men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Roskowske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Roskowske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roskowske 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Roskowske. 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 13 military records available for the last name Roskowske. For the veterans among your Roskowske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roskowske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Roskowske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Roskowske in 1963 was 49, and 77 in 2001.

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