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Roenker Family History

Roenker 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: Boenker, Renker, Roecker, Roemer, Roker, Rocker, Recker, Noecker

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roenker 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 38 census records available for the last name Roenker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roenker 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Roenker. 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 61 military records available for the last name Roenker. For the veterans among your Roenker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roenker lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Roenker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Roenker in 1958 was 57, and 79 in 2000.

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