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Roknes Family History

Roknes 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, Rones, Rodes, Raines, Roker, Fornes, Rodney, Mones, Fones

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Where is the Roknes family from?

You can see how Roknes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Roknes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Roknes families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Roknes's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Roknes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Roknes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Roknes 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Roknes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Roknes. For the veterans among your Roknes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Roknes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Roknes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Roknes in 1966 was 86, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Roknes 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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