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Roska Family History & Genealogy

98 biographies and photos with the Roska last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Roska family members.

Roska Last Name History & Origin

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Summary

This is most likely a Russia or Ukrainain surname derived from the name "Rosko"

History

This surname dates back to the 19th century and was most likely from Slovakia, Russia, or Ukraine.

Name Origin

The word "ros" or "rus" is an ethnic term for Russians or Ukrainians.
The Czech word "ros" means black, so this surname could refer to those with black or dark hair or eyes.

The "a" at the end, "Roska", may also refer to females more than males with an "o", "Rosko".

Spellings & Pronunciations

Alternate spellings could be: Rosko, Roskov

Nationality & Ethnicity

The Roska surname most likely originated in Russia or Ukraine.

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Early Roskas

These are the earliest records we have of the Roska family.

George Roska was born on April 8, 1852 at Baden- Wuerttenberg in Germany, and died at age 67 years old in July 1919. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Roska.
Jerry Roska of Bloomfield, Hartford County, CT was born on November 2, 1882, and died at age 97 years old in July 1980.
Sarah Roska of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California was born on March 10, 1884, and died at age 87 years old in December 1971.
Edward Roska of Illinois was born on February 17, 1885, and died at age 78 years old in November 1963.
Otto Roska of Bronx, Bronx County, NY was born on August 29, 1886, and died at age 85 years old in December 1971.
George Roska of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois was born on July 5, 1886, and died at age 85 years old in June 1972.
John Roska of Stevens Point, Portage County, Wisconsin was born on June 21, 1887, and died at age 81 years old in March 1969.
Edith Roska of New York was born on October 6, 1888, and died at age 74 years old in March 1963.
Charles Roska of Binghamton, Broome County, New York was born on October 29, 1889, and died at age 90 years old in October 1979.
Mike Roska of Michigan was born on November 12, 1891, and died at age 73 years old in November 1964.
John Roska Sr of Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana was born on July 16, 1891, and died at age 75 years old in July 1966.
Adolph Roska of Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin was born on August 26, 1891 to George Roska and Emma Otto. Adolph Roska had siblings Martha Roska Jacobs, Max Roska, Ben Roska, and George Roska. He was the parent of William A Roska. He married Elizabeth Stainer Roska, and they had children William A Roska and Betty Roska. Adolph Roska died at age 86 years old in October 1977.

Roska Family Members

Surnames: Rosici - Rostochil

Roska Family Photos

There are currently no family photos associated to the Roska family.

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Roska Family Tree

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Most Common First Names

Updated Roska Biographies

John H Roska of Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, WI was born on October 16, 1920, and died at age 84 years old on September 11, 2005.
John Jr Roska of Indianapolis, Marion County, IN was born on May 8, 1920, and died at age 80 years old on March 1, 2001.
Walter S Roska of Bloomfield, Hartford County, CT was born on July 16, 1926, and died at age 81 years old on February 21, 2008.
Leonard J Roska of Grand Island, Erie County, NY was born on July 9, 1915, and died at age 84 years old on May 5, 2000.
Gregory Russ Roska of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Ohio was born on November 11, 1917, and died at age 91 years old on April 22, 2009.
Lew E Roska of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California was born on July 13, 1907 in Poland, and died at age 66 years old in January 1974.
George J Roska of Thiensville, Ozaukee County, WI was born on September 21, 1920, and died at age 90 years old on January 16, 2011.
George Roska of Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana was born on February 17, 1915, and died at age 64 years old in November 1979.
Karl A Roska of Lennon, Genesee County, MI was born on October 25, 1911, and died at age 88 years old on October 23, 2000.
William A Roska of Hazelhurst, Oneida County, WI was born on September 10, 1921 in Port Washington, Ozaukee County, and died at age 89 years old on January 17, 2011.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Roska .
Betty Roska of Prince George's County, Maryland United States was born on June 23, 1923 in Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, and died at age 73 years old in September 1996 in Laurel, Prince George's County, MD. Betty Roska was buried in Yarmouth, Cumberland County, ME.
Adolph Roska of Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin was born on August 26, 1891 to George Roska and Emma Otto. Adolph Roska had siblings Martha Roska Jacobs, Max Roska, Ben Roska, and George Roska. He was the parent of William A Roska. He married Elizabeth Stainer Roska, and they had children William A Roska and Betty Roska. Adolph Roska died at age 86 years old in October 1977.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ben Roska.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Max Roska.
George Roska was born on April 8, 1852 at Baden- Wuerttenberg in Germany, and died at age 67 years old in July 1919. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Roska.
Elizabeth L (Stainer) Roska was born on November 19, 1892 in Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin United States, and died at age 74 years old on March 30, 1967 in Port Washington. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Stainer Roska.
Jesus C Roska of Henderson, Clark County, NV was born on June 25, 1935, and died at age 70 years old on September 16, 2005.
Lelia Roska of Bland, Bland County, Virginia was born on April 22, 1911, and died at age 72 years old in August 1983.
Sarah Roska of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California was born on March 10, 1884, and died at age 87 years old in December 1971.

Popular Roska Biographies

Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Max Roska.
George Roska was born on April 8, 1852 at Baden- Wuerttenberg in Germany, and died at age 67 years old in July 1919. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Roska.
Elizabeth L (Stainer) Roska was born on November 19, 1892 in Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin United States, and died at age 74 years old on March 30, 1967 in Port Washington. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Stainer Roska.
William A Roska of Hazelhurst, Oneida County, WI was born on September 10, 1921 in Port Washington, Ozaukee County, and died at age 89 years old on January 17, 2011.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ben Roska.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Roska .
Adolph Roska of Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin was born on August 26, 1891 to George Roska and Emma Otto. Adolph Roska had siblings Martha Roska Jacobs, Max Roska, Ben Roska, and George Roska. He was the parent of William A Roska. He married Elizabeth Stainer Roska, and they had children William A Roska and Betty Roska. Adolph Roska died at age 86 years old in October 1977.
Betty Roska of Prince George's County, Maryland United States was born on June 23, 1923 in Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, and died at age 73 years old in September 1996 in Laurel, Prince George's County, MD. Betty Roska was buried in Yarmouth, Cumberland County, ME.
Ernest W Roska of Englewood, Sarasota County, FL was born on June 29, 1912, and died at age 98 years old on November 2, 2010.
Mildred A Roska of Englewood, Sarasota County, FL was born on September 29, 1913, and died at age 89 years old on February 28, 2003.
Lois Roska was born on November 12, 1951, and died at age 46 years old on March 4, 1998. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lois Roska.
Walter Roska of Rehoboth, Bristol County, MA was born on February 28, 1907, and died at age 75 years old in February 1982.
Robert E Roska of Greenvale, Nassau County, NY was born on September 13, 1943, and died at age 65 years old on September 1, 2009.
Edmond Roska was born on August 23, 1929, and died at age 54 years old in November 1983. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edmond Roska.
Emily Roska of Tiverton, Newport County, RI was born on July 20, 1919, and died at age 90 years old on October 1, 2009.
Walter S Roska of Bloomfield, Hartford County, CT was born on July 16, 1926, and died at age 81 years old on February 21, 2008.
Jerry Roska of Bloomfield, Hartford County, CT was born on November 2, 1882, and died at age 97 years old in July 1980.
Peter Roska of Bloomfield, Hartford County, CT was born on March 17, 1915, and died at age 69 years old in August 1984.
Catherine Roska was born on November 14, 1904, and died at age 76 years old in June 1981. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Catherine Roska.
John H Roska of Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, WI was born on October 16, 1920, and died at age 84 years old on September 11, 2005.

Roska Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Roska family member is 76.0 years old according to our database of 95 people with the last name Roska that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

76.0 years

Oldest Roskas

These are the longest-lived members of the Roska family on AncientFaces.

William H Roska of Seattle, King County, WA was born on June 20, 1899, and died at age 102 years old on September 30, 2001.
102 years
Jerry Roska of Bloomfield, Hartford County, CT was born on November 2, 1882, and died at age 97 years old in July 1980.
97 years
Ernest W Roska of Englewood, Sarasota County, FL was born on June 29, 1912, and died at age 98 years old on November 2, 2010.
98 years
Edna C Roska of Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, WI was born on April 20, 1896, and died at age 97 years old on June 18, 1993.
97 years
Lorraine Roska of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin was born on November 20, 1894, and died at age 92 years old in November 1986.
91 years
Gregory Russ Roska of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Ohio was born on November 11, 1917, and died at age 91 years old on April 22, 2009.
91 years
Mike Roska was born on May 15, 1899, and died at age 91 years old on November 16, 1990. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mike Roska.
91 years
George J Roska of Thiensville, Ozaukee County, WI was born on September 21, 1920, and died at age 90 years old on January 16, 2011.
90 years
Emily Roska of Tiverton, Newport County, RI was born on July 20, 1919, and died at age 90 years old on October 1, 2009.
90 years
Ethel M Roska of Chocowinity, Beaufort County, NC was born on December 5, 1914, and died at age 89 years old on March 31, 2004.
89 years
Mildred A Roska of Englewood, Sarasota County, FL was born on September 29, 1913, and died at age 89 years old on February 28, 2003.
89 years
William A Roska of Hazelhurst, Oneida County, WI was born on September 10, 1921 in Port Washington, Ozaukee County, and died at age 89 years old on January 17, 2011.
89 years
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