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Roshier Family History

Roshier Surname Meaning

see Rosher. see Rosier.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Roshier family from?

You can see how Roshier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roshier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Roshier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Roshier families living in Norfolk. This was about 49% of all the recorded Roshier's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Roshier families in 1891.
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What did your Roshier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Roshier. 50% of Roshier men worked as a Bricklayer and 73% of Roshier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roshier were Farm Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    50%
  • Farm Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Roshier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roshier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roshier 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Roshier. 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 131 military records available for the last name Roshier. For the veterans among your Roshier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roshier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Roshier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Roshier in 1963 was 66, and 64 in 1999.

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