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Rokey Family History

Rokey 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: Roker, Rokes, Trokey, Lokey, Robey, Roley, Rodkey, Gokey, Okey

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Where is the Rokey family from?

You can see how Rokey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rokey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rokey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Rokey families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rokey's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Rokey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rokey 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 Rokey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rokey. 59% of Rokey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rokey women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Rokey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rokey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rokey 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Rokey. 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 72 military records available for the last name Rokey. For the veterans among your Rokey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rokey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rokey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rokey in 1963 was 96, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rokey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rokey 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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