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Rokisky Family History

Rokisky 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: Rokicki, Rovinsky, Rosinsky, Comisky, Brodsky, Rodis, Rokos, Rokes

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Where is the Rokisky family from?

You can see how Rokisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rokisky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rokisky families living in West Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rokisky's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Rokisky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rokisky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rokisky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rokisky. 100% of Rokisky men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Rokisky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Rokisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rokisky 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 Rokisky. 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 31 military records available for the last name Rokisky. For the veterans among your Rokisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rokisky lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Rokisky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rokisky in 1970 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rokisky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rokisky 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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