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Roescher Family History

Roescher 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: Loescher, Roscher, Doescher, Hoeschen, Roesler, Reicher, Buescher

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Where is the Roescher family from?

You can see how Roescher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roescher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roescher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Roescher families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Roescher's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Roescher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roescher 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 Roescher ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Roescher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Roescher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roescher 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Roescher. 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 61 military records available for the last name Roescher. For the veterans among your Roescher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roescher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Roescher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Roescher in 1964 was 74, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roescher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roescher 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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