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Roesky Family History

Roesky 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: Roeske, Brodsky, Lesky, Grodsky, Hoesly, Trosky, Rousey, Wolsky

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Where is the Roesky family from?

You can see how Roesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roesky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roesky family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roesky's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Roesky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roesky 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 Roesky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor Contractor
    100%

What Roesky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Roesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roesky 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Roesky. 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 63 military records available for the last name Roesky. For the veterans among your Roesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roesky lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Roesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Roesky in 1955 was 32, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roesky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roesky 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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