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Rocana Family History

Rocana 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: Ocana, Rana, Roman, Romano, Roan, Romani, Kocan, Rohan, Roland

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Where is the Rocana family from?

You can see how Rocana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rocana family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Rocana families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there was 1 Rocana family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rocana's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rocana families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rocana 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 6 census records available for the last name Rocana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rocana 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rocana. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rocana. For the veterans among your Rocana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rocana lifespan?

Average Rocana life expectancy in 1993 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rocana 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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