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Rokan Family History

Rokan 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: Roman, Roan, Rohan, Rotan, Rowan, Ronan, Rogan, Rolan, Kan, Trojan

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Where is the Rokan family from?

You can see how Rokan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rokan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rokan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rokan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rokan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rokan 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 Rokan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rokan. 100% of Rokan women worked as a Rancher.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Rancher
    100%

What Rokan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Rokan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rokan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Rokan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rokan. For the veterans among your Rokan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rokan lifespan?

Average Rokan life expectancy in 1985 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rokan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rokan 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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