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Roak Family History

Roak 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: Rock, Rook, Rak, Oak, Raak, Roan, Hoak, Rozak, Ronk, Boak

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Where is the Roak family from?

You can see how Roak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Roak families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Roak's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Roak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Roak ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roak. 100% of Roak 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Roak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roak 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Roak. 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 384 military records available for the last name Roak. For the veterans among your Roak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roak lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Roak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Roak in 1946 was 27, and 47 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roak 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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