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Roskowsky Family History

Roskowsky 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, Koslowsky, Rakowsky, Kosakowski

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Where is the Roskowsky family from?

You can see how Roskowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roskowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roskowsky family living in Kentucky. This was about 25% of all the recorded Roskowsky's in USA. Kentucky and 3 other states had the highest population of Roskowsky families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Roskowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roskowsky 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Roskowsky. 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 19 military records available for the last name Roskowsky. For the veterans among your Roskowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roskowsky lifespan?

Average Roskowsky life expectancy in 1981 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roskowsky 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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