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Roex Family History

Roex 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: Roe, Roen, Roed, Roes, Rex, Roux, Rorex, Rong, Ross, Rye

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Where is the Roex family from?

You can see how Roex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roex family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Roex families living in Maine. This was about 29% of all the recorded Roex's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Roex families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roex 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 138 census records available for the last name Roex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roex 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Roex. 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 15 military records available for the last name Roex. For the veterans among your Roex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roex lifespan?

Average Roex life expectancy in 1966 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roex 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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