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Roskopf Family History

Roskopf Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rosskopf. The surname Roskopf is very rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Roskopf family from?

You can see how Roskopf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roskopf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Roskopf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Roskopf families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Roskopf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Roskopf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roskopf 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 Roskopf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roskopf. 50% of Roskopf men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Roskopf women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Roskopf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 915 census records available for the last name Roskopf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roskopf 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Roskopf. 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 146 military records available for the last name Roskopf. For the veterans among your Roskopf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roskopf lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Roskopf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Roskopf in 1954 was 34, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roskopf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roskopf 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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