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Roshe Family History

Roshe Name 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: Rose, Roche, Rosh, Rosche, Roske, Rohe, Rothe, Rosse, Rosie, Ross

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Where is the Roshe family from?

You can see how Roshe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roshe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roshe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Roshe family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Roshe's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Roshe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roshe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roshe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roshe. 34% of Roshe men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Bartender
    14%
  • Laster
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
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What Roshe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Roshe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roshe 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Roshe. 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 52 military records available for the last name Roshe. For the veterans among your Roshe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roshe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Roshe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Roshe in 1963 was 71, and 95 in 1999.

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