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Roscom Family History

Roscom 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: Roscoe, Morcom, Mosco, Bosco, Ronco, Rocco, Rosson, Rosol, Cosco

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Where is the Roscom family from?

You can see how Roscom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roscom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roscom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Roscom families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Roscom's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Roscom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roscom 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 Roscom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roscom. 100% of Roscom men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Roscom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Roscom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roscom 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Roscom. 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 27 military records available for the last name Roscom. For the veterans among your Roscom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roscom lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Roscom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Roscom in 1970 was 50, and 36 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roscom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roscom 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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