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Rokowski Family History

Rokowski 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: Rakowski, Rogowski, Rykowski, Rekowski, Borowski, Borkowski, Osowski

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Where is the Rokowski family from?

You can see how Rokowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rokowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rokowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Rokowski families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Rokowski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Rokowski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rokowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rokowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rokowski. 100% of Rokowski men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rokowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 867 census records available for the last name Rokowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rokowski 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Rokowski. 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 264 military records available for the last name Rokowski. For the veterans among your Rokowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rokowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rokowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rokowski in 1963 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rokowski 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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