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Roskel Family History

Roskel 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: Rockel, Roske, Rossel, Rosel, Roszel, Rose, Postel, Gockel, Roker

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Where is the Roskel family from?

You can see how Roskel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roskel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Roskel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Roskel families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roskel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Roskel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roskel 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 68 census records available for the last name Roskel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roskel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Roskel. 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 military records available for the last name Roskel. For the veterans among your Roskel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roskel lifespan?

Average Roskel life expectancy in 1988 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roskel 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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