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Roose Family History

Roose Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Roos 1– German: variant of Rose and Roos. English: variant of Ross

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Roose family from?

You can see how Roose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roose family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roose families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 91 Roose families living in Cornwall. This was about 22% of all the recorded Roose's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Roose families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roose 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 Roose ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Roose. 35% of Roose men worked as a Farmer and 76% of Roose women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roose were Joiner and Private Means.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Fisherman
    18%
  • Retired Farmer
    14%
  • Joiner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Roose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roose 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Roose. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Roose. For the veterans among your Roose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roose lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Roose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Roose in 1956 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roose 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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