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Roosh Family History

Roosh 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: Roos, Rosh, Roosa, Roush, Roose, Rooth, Ross, Rose, Rook, Rush

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Where is the Roosh family from?

You can see how Roosh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roosh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Roosh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Roosh family living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Roosh's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Roosh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roosh 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 Roosh ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Roosh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roosh 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Roosh. 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 9 military records available for the last name Roosh. For the veterans among your Roosh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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