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Roswog Family History

Roswog 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: Rosson, Rosing, Rosol, Roston, Rosso, Roscoe, Rossow, Roso, Rosko

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Where is the Roswog family from?

You can see how Roswog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roswog family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Roswog families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Roswog's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Roswog families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roswog 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 98 census records available for the last name Roswog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roswog 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Roswog. 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 14 military records available for the last name Roswog. For the veterans among your Roswog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roswog lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Roswog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Roswog in 1953 was 51, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roswog 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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