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Rokes Family History

Rokes Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Rocks. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Rokes family from?

You can see how Rokes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rokes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rokes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Rokes families living in Kent. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rokes's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Rokes families in 1891.
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What did your Rokes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rokes. 100% of Rokes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rokes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rokes 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Rokes. 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 360 military records available for the last name Rokes. For the veterans among your Rokes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rokes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rokes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rokes in 1962 was 61, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rokes 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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