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Roskos Family History

Roskos Name Meaning

Slovak (Roskoš) and Polish: unexplained. In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the more common Polish variant Roskosz.

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


Similar surnames: Rosko, Rokos, Joos, Risko, Roos, Rocks, Roso, Roshon, Rokes, Rosas

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Where is the Roskos family from?

You can see how Roskos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roskos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Roskos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Roskos family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Roskos's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Roskos families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roskos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roskos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roskos. 16% of Roskos men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Roskos women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roskos were Machinist and Press Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Press Operator
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roskos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roskos 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Roskos. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 298 military records available for the last name Roskos. For the veterans among your Roskos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roskos lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Roskos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Roskos in 1957 was 57, and 69 in 2004.

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