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Roox Family History

Roox 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: Rook, Roos, Root, Roof, Roop, Roux, Rood, Roon, Rong, Ross

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Where is the Roox family from?

You can see how Roox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roox family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Roox families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Roox family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Roox's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Roox families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roox 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 74 census records available for the last name Roox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roox 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Roox. 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 Roox. For the veterans among your Roox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roox lifespan?

Average Roox life expectancy in 1963 was 37 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roox 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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