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Roish Family History

Roish 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: Rosh, Rish, Roush, Raish, Reish, Ross, Reis, Rich, Rose, Rush

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Where is the Roish family from?

You can see how Roish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roish family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Roish families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Roish's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Roish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roish 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 31 census records available for the last name Roish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roish 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Roish. 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 6 military records available for the last name Roish. For the veterans among your Roish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roish lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Roish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Roish in 1976 was 88, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roish 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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