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Rookey Family History

Rookey Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. Americanized form of French Routhier or Routier.

Alteration of the French ending -t(h)ier to English -key is typical for American French surnames.

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


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Where is the Rookey family from?

You can see how Rookey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rookey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rookey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Rookey families living in Devon. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rookey's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Rookey families in 1891.
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What did your Rookey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rookey. 100% of Rookey 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Rookey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rookey 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Rookey. 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 287 military records available for the last name Rookey. For the veterans among your Rookey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rookey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rookey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rookey in 1962 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rookey 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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