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Roakey Family History

Roakey 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: Oakey, Rodkey, Rockey, Roake, Rookey, Rake, Roker, Rocker, Rarey

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Where is the Roakey family from?

You can see how Roakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roakey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Roakey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Roakey families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Roakey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Roakey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roakey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Roakey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roakey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Roakey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Roakey. For the veterans among your Roakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roakey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Roakey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Roakey in 1971 was 77, and 84 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roakey 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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