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Rookeby Family History

Rookeby 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: Rookey, Rooney, Rodkey, Rooke, Rockey, Rooker, Pooley, Rook, Dockery

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Where is the Rookeby family from?

You can see how Rookeby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rookeby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Rookeby families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rookeby's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Rookeby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Rookeby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rookeby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rookeby. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rookeby. For the veterans among your Rookeby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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