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Roszak Family History

Roszak Surname Meaning

Polish: from the personal name Roszak a short form of Rościsław which is derived from the Old Slavic elements rast ‘to grow’ (from rasti) + slav ‘glory’ or ‘famous’ (from slava ‘glory’).

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


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Where is the Roszak family from?

You can see how Roszak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roszak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Roszak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Roszak families living in Michigan. This was about 19% of all the recorded Roszak's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Roszak families in 1920.
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What did your Roszak ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roszak. 100% of Roszak women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roszak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roszak 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 547 immigration records available for the last name Roszak. 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 559 military records available for the last name Roszak. For the veterans among your Roszak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roszak lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Roszak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Roszak in 1953 was 23, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roszak 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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