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Roskruge Family History

Roskruge 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: Roberge, Roske, Bosarge, Robarge, Rose, Rosario, Spruce, Roser, Roque

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Where is the Roskruge family from?

You can see how Roskruge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roskruge family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Roskruge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Roskruge families living in Cornwall. This was about 36% of all the recorded Roskruge's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Roskruge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roskruge 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 Roskruge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roskruge. 100% of Roskruge 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 850 census records available for the last name Roskruge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roskruge 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Roskruge. 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 194 military records available for the last name Roskruge. For the veterans among your Roskruge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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