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Roson Family History

Roson 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: Rosen, Rosson, Rosol, Roston, Rolon, Rosin, Roso, Rison, Robson

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Where is the Roson family from?

You can see how Roson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Roson family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roson's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Roson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Roson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Roson. 18% of Roson men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Roson women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roson were Proprietor and New Worker. .

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roson 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Roson. 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 126 military records available for the last name Roson. For the veterans among your Roson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Roson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Roson in 1970 was 60, and 76 in 2000.

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