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Rosch Family History

Rosch Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rösch (see Roesch). Germanized form of Sorbian Roš: from a pet form of a personal name beginning with Ro- such as Rodoslav (see Rod).

Germanized form of Slovenian Roš (see Ros).

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


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Where is the Rosch family from?

You can see how Rosch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 30 Rosch families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rosch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rosch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosch 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 Rosch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rosch. 100% of Rosch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Rosch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosch 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Rosch. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Rosch. For the veterans among your Rosch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosch lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Rosch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rosch in 1945 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rosch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosch 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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