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Rookerd Family History

Rookerd 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: Rookard, Rooker, Roker, Rocker, Booker, Hooker, Crooker, Looker

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Where is the Rookerd family from?

You can see how Rookerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rookerd family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rookerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rookerd families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rookerd's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rookerd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rookerd 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 45 census records available for the last name Rookerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rookerd 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 Rookerd. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rookerd. For the veterans among your Rookerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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