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Roas Family History

Roas 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: Ross, Ras, Roos, Ros, Roan, Rodas, Rosas, Rozas, Boas, Broas

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Where is the Roas family from?

You can see how Roas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Roas family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Roas's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Roas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roas 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 Roas ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roas 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 609 immigration records available for the last name Roas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 760 military records available for the last name Roas. For the veterans among your Roas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roas lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Roas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Roas in 1980 was 88, and 56 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roas 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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