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Roscow Family History

Roscow Surname Meaning

see Roscoe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Roscow family from?

You can see how Roscow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roscow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roscow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 329 Roscow families living in Lancashire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Roscow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Roscow families in 1891.
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What did your Roscow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Roscow. 50% of Roscow men worked as a Plumber and 77% of Roscow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roscow were Retired and Garment Machinist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plumber
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Dom
    4%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    4%
  • Garment Machinist
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Roscow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roscow 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Roscow. 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 207 military records available for the last name Roscow. For the veterans among your Roscow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roscow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Roscow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Roscow in 1966 was 72, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roscow 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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