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Roke Family History

Roke Surname Meaning

see Rock.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Roke family from?

You can see how Roke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Roke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Roke families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Roke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Roke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roke 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 Roke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Roke. 72% of Roke men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Roke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Roke were Builders Labourer and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    72%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    10%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Roke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roke 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Roke. 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 991 military records available for the last name Roke. For the veterans among your Roke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Roke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Roke in 1963 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roke 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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