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Rookes Family History

Rookes Surname Meaning

variant of Rooke with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rookes family from?

You can see how Rookes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rookes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rookes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Rookes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Rookes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rookes families in 1891.
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What did your Rookes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rookes. 24% of Rookes men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Rookes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rookes were Incapacitated 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • General Labourer (heavy Worker)
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Rookes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rookes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rookes 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Rookes. 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 296 military records available for the last name Rookes. For the veterans among your Rookes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rookes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Rookes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rookes in 1966 was 70, and 83 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rookes 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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