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Roswe Family History

Roswe 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: Rose, Rowe, Roske, Rosse, Roewe, Rosie, Ross, Rode, Fosse, Hose

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Where is the Roswe family from?

You can see how Roswe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roswe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Roswe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Roswe families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roswe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Roswe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roswe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Roswe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roswe 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Roswe. 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 6 military records available for the last name Roswe. For the veterans among your Roswe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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