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Roikes Family History

Roikes 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: Rokes, Raikes, Rodes, Ries, Raines, Roker, Rocker, Rokos, Goike

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Roikes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roikes 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Roikes. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Roikes. For the veterans among your Roikes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roikes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Roikes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Roikes in 1965 was 76, and 75 in 1993.

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