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Rosce Family History

Rosce 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: Rose, Royce, Rosche, Roske, Roscoe, Rosse, Rosch, Rosie, Ross, Rode

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Where is the Rosce family from?

You can see how Rosce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosce family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rosce families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Rosce families living in Dorset. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rosce's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Rosce families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosce 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 175 census records available for the last name Rosce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosce 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Rosce. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rosce. For the veterans among your Rosce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosce 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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