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Roikjer Family History

Roikjer 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: Roker, Rocker, Riker, Roiger, Rooker, Risher, Rover, Reisner, Roder

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Where is the Roikjer family from?

You can see how Roikjer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roikjer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Roikjer family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Roikjer's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Roikjer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Roikjer 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 26 census records available for the last name Roikjer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roikjer 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Roikjer. 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 Roikjer. For the veterans among your Roikjer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roikjer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1977, in the United States, Roikjer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Roikjer in 1972 was 96, and 77 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Roikjer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roikjer 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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