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Roanoke Family History

Roanoke 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: Ranke, Roane, Rooke, Roake, Rank, Rook, Rake, Honore, Romano, Roan

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Where is the Roanoke family from?

You can see how Roanoke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roanoke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Roanoke families living in Alabama. This was about 64% of all the recorded Roanoke's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Roanoke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roanoke 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 116 census records available for the last name Roanoke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roanoke 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Roanoke. 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 66 military records available for the last name Roanoke. For the veterans among your Roanoke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roanoke lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Roanoke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Roanoke in 1990 was 80, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roanoke 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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