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Rookas Family History

Rookas Surname 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: Rooks, Rook, Roos, Riojas, Rokos, Rokes, Rodas, Rosas, Rozas, Brooks

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Where is the Rookas family from?

You can see how Rookas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rookas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Rookas families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 9 Rookas families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Rookas's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Rookas families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Rookas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rookas 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rookas. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rookas. For the veterans among your Rookas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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