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Roskey Family History

Roskey 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: Roske, Rossey, Poskey, Croskey, Foskey, Rodkey, Koskey, Broskey

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Where is the Roskey family from?

You can see how Roskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Roskey families living in Shropshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Roskey's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Roskey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roskey 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 Roskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Entertainer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roskey. 27% of Roskey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Roskey women worked as an Entertainer.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Butcher
    16%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Entertainer
    100%

What Roskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roskey 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Roskey. 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 259 military records available for the last name Roskey. For the veterans among your Roskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roskey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Roskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Roskey in 1949 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roskey 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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