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Roketa Family History

Roketa 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: Rokita, Rowett, Rota, Roker, Jokela, Rokes, Yokota, Roseth, Rotta

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Where is the Roketa family from?

You can see how Roketa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roketa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Roketa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Roketa family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Roketa's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Roketa families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roketa 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 Roketa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Roketa. 60% of Roketa men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Roketa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Roketa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roketa 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Roketa. 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 35 military records available for the last name Roketa. For the veterans among your Roketa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roketa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Roketa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Roketa in 1965 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roketa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roketa 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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