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Roekens Family History

Roekens 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: Rokes, Boelens, Rieken, Rockers, Goeken, Brookens, Dockens, Rodes

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Where is the Roekens family from?

You can see how Roekens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roekens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roekens family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Roekens's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Roekens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roekens 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 18 census records available for the last name Roekens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roekens 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Roekens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Roekens. For the veterans among your Roekens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roekens lifespan?

Average Roekens life expectancy in 1978 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roekens 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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