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Rokusek Family History

Rokusek Surname Meaning

Czech (Rokůsek): from a diminutive of Rokos ‘reed’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rokusek family from?

You can see how Rokusek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rokusek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rokusek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Rokusek families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Rokusek's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Rokusek families in 1880.
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What did your Rokusek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rokusek. 55% of Rokusek men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Rokusek women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rokusek were Machinist and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Telephone Operator
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

What Rokusek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rokusek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rokusek 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Rokusek. 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 179 military records available for the last name Rokusek. For the veterans among your Rokusek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rokusek lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rokusek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Rokusek in 1961 was 33, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rokusek 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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