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Rokley Family History

Rokley 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: Rowley, Yokley, Roley, Rolley, Robley, Cokley, Pooley, Cowley, Howley

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Where is the Rokley family from?

You can see how Rokley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rokley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rokley families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rokley family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rokley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rokley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rokley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Rokley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rokley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Rokley. 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 7 military records available for the last name Rokley. For the veterans among your Rokley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rokley lifespan?

Average Rokley life expectancy in 2002 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rokley 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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