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Roskrow Family History

Roskrow Surname Meaning

from Roskrow in Saint Gluvias (Cornwall). The place-name derives from Middle Cornish *ros ‘promontory hill-spur moor’ + krow ‘hut’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Roskrow family from?

You can see how Roskrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roskrow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Roskrow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Roskrow families living in Cornwall. This was about 88% of all the recorded Roskrow's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Roskrow families in 1891.
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What did your Roskrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roskrow. 87% of Roskrow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Dealer In Boots shoes
    14%

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Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Roskrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roskrow 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Roskrow. 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 Roskrow. For the veterans among your Roskrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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