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Rokosky Family History

Rokosky 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, Potosky, Morosky, Makosky, Polosky, Sokolsky, Rokosz, Kosky

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Where is the Rokosky family from?

You can see how Rokosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rokosky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rokosky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rokosky family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Rokosky's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rokosky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rokosky 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 Rokosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rokosky. 40% of Rokosky men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rokosky women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rokosky were Miner and Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Foreman
    30%
  • Miner
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Rokosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Rokosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rokosky 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Rokosky. 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 61 military records available for the last name Rokosky. For the veterans among your Rokosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rokosky lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Rokosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rokosky in 1955 was 37, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rokosky 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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