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Roeck Family History

Roeck 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, Reeck, Rieck, Reck, Boeck, Robeck, Hoeck, Moeck, Koeck, Beck

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Where is the Roeck family from?

You can see how Roeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roeck family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Roeck family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Roeck's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Roeck families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roeck 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 Roeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Roeck. 100% of Roeck 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%

What Roeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Roeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roeck 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Roeck. 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 268 military records available for the last name Roeck. For the veterans among your Roeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roeck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Roeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Roeck in 1962 was 83, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roeck 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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