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Rooken Family History

Rooken 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: Kooken, Rooke, Roozen, Rooker, Rookey, Rook, Roker, Rocker, Roden

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Where is the Rooken family from?

You can see how Rooken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rooken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rooken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Rooken families living in Tennessee. This was about 52% of all the recorded Rooken's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Rooken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rooken 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 122 census records available for the last name Rooken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rooken 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rooken. 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 10 military records available for the last name Rooken. For the veterans among your Rooken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rooken lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rooken 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rooken

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