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Roski Family History

Roski 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: Koski, Rosi, Roske, Broski, Rossi, Rosko, Ross, Rose, Rock, Rook

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Where is the Roski family from?

You can see how Roski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Roski families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Roski's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Roski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roski 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 Roski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roski. 23% of Roski men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Roski women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roski were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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
    23%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Servant
    9%

What Roski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Roski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roski 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Roski. 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 268 military records available for the last name Roski. For the veterans among your Roski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Roski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Roski in 1962 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roski 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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