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Rokas Family History

Rokas 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: Rokos, Rokes, Rodas, Rosas, Rozas, Rojas, Romas, Roxas, Ross, Jonas

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Where is the Rokas family from?

You can see how Rokas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rokas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Rokas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rokas family living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rokas's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Rokas families in 1891.
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What did your Rokas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rokas. 31% of Rokas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rokas women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Waiter
    18%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Rokas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 680 census records available for the last name Rokas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rokas 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Rokas. 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 122 military records available for the last name Rokas. For the veterans among your Rokas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rokas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rokas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rokas in 1965 was 72, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rokas 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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