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Rookledge Family History

Rookledge Surname Meaning

see Routledge.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rookledge family from?

You can see how Rookledge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rookledge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rookledge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Rookledge families living in Yorkshire. This was about 98% of all the recorded Rookledge's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rookledge families in 1891.
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What did your Rookledge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rookledge. 89% of Rookledge 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
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rookledge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rookledge 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Rookledge. 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 68 military records available for the last name Rookledge. For the veterans among your Rookledge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rookledge lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Rookledge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rookledge in 1969 was 76, and 84 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rookledge 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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