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Rosky Family History

Rosky 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: Trosky, Roske, Rosko, Rossy, Brosky, Kosky, Ross, Rose, Rock, Rook

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Where is the Rosky family from?

You can see how Rosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Rosky families living in Manitoba. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rosky's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rosky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosky 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 Rosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosky. 52% of Rosky men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rosky women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosky were Printer and Servant.

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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
    52%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Printer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Rosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosky 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Rosky. 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 349 military records available for the last name Rosky. For the veterans among your Rosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosky lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Rosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rosky in 1940 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosky 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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